Celebrating International Women in Engineering Day!
International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) is usually celebrated on 23rd June and is dedicated to recognising the outstanding achievements of women in engineering worldwide. It aims to inspire young girls and women to pursue careers in the engineering industry, highlighting the importance of diversifying such a male-dominated industry, with 2024 figures indicating that in the UK, only 15.8% of engineers are women.
INWED’s roots date back to 1919, following the end of the First World War. During the conflict, many women entered engineering roles. They were determined to continue their careers in the field, and that’s when the Women’s Engineering Society was formed.
The theme for this year is ‘Together We Engineer’, which signifies collaboration and support. At CAN, we are very proud of our amazing female engineers who contribute to our success through their innovation, creativity and diverse perspectives. We will continue to empower and support women, creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, no matter their gender.
Join us today as we celebrate INWED 2025 by spotlighting a couple of our female engineers, Holly Burnett and Charlotte Webber!
Holly Burnett
Mechanical Design Engineer
What do you like most about being an engineer?
Charlotte Webber
Mechanical Design Engineer
What do you like most about being an engineer?
“The thing I enjoy the most about being an engineer is having the opportunity to learn about new technologies and how these advancements can be utilised within engineering. Another aspect of the role that brings me satisfaction is having the ability to problem solve and come to a successful solution in a team setting. For my role at CAN, this means understanding client requirements and forming engineering solutions and tender responses based on customer needs.”
