Engineering Mentors Network

Keeping a Lifetime of Engineering Experience Where It Belongs

For many engineers, retirement doesn't mean the passion for manufacturing disappears. After spending decades building skills, solving problems and developing practical knowledge, stepping away from the industry can be difficult. Others may simply want to supplement their pension with flexible opportunities that make the most of their experience.

The Engineering Mentors Network from Manufacturers Hub has been created to ensure that valuable engineering knowledge isn't lost. We connect retired, semi-retired and highly experienced engineering professionals with manufacturing businesses, colleges and universities looking to inspire, train and support the next generation of engineers.

For Engineering Mentors

Just because you're no longer on the shop floor every day doesn't mean your knowledge has become any less valuable. In fact, it's often more valuable than ever.

Whether you'd like to mentor apprentices, support engineering students, deliver training, provide consultancy or help businesses solve technical challenges, this network gives you the opportunity to continue contributing to the industry on your own terms. You decide your availability, travel preferences and whether you're looking for paid or voluntary opportunities.

For Businesses, Colleges & Universities

Access experienced engineering mentors with decades of real-world manufacturing knowledge across CNC machining, toolmaking, automation, maintenance, quality, production, CAD/CAM, lean manufacturing and many other specialist disciplines.

Whether you're developing apprentices, supporting engineering students or strengthening your workforce, our network helps you connect with professionals who have already solved the challenges your teams are facing.

A lifetime of engineering experience shouldn't retire; it should inspire the next generation.