The Industry Wave
The Industry Wave
Podcast Description
Welcome to The Industry Wave, a podcast produced by Scottish Engineering! It aims to bring you a deeper understanding of the people, companies and technology that make Scotland’s dynamic engineering sector tick.
Scottish Engineering has been at the heart of advancing Scotland’s engineering sector for 160 years, representing the interests of its members whilst supporting progress within our industry. With Industry Wave we want to create a platform where a wide range of engineering people with something interesting to say can share their reflections and insights and discuss challenges and solutions that will shape the future of Scotland’s engineering landscape.
In an industry where challenges and opportunities are a constant part of our makeup, we are sure we will always have something to talk about.
We hope you can tune in and join in the conversation.
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Content Themes
This podcast focuses on the dynamic engineering sector in Scotland with themes including personal journeys in engineering, education opportunities, and technological innovations. Specific episodes highlight topics such as the legacy of female leadership in engineering and the innovations by young engineers, like a prosthetic heart valve prototype.
Welcome to The Industry Wave, a podcast produced by Scottish Engineering! It aims to bring you a deeper understanding of the people, companies and technology that make Scotland’s dynamic engineering sector tick.
Scottish Engineering has been at the heart of advancing Scotland’s engineering sector for 160 years, representing the interests of its members whilst supporting progress within our industry. With Industry Wave we want to create a platform where a wide range of engineering people with something interesting to say can share their reflections and insights and discuss challenges and solutions that will shape the future of Scotland’s engineering landscape.
In an industry where challenges and opportunities are a constant part of our makeup, we are sure we will always have something to talk about.
We hope you can tune in and join in the conversation.
In episode 8 of The Industry Wave, we sit down with our first ever female President, Aine Finlayson, as she reflects on her six-year journey as part of the Scottish Engineering Presidential Committee as it comes to an end. From her early days as a science‑driven student in County Down to a career that has taken her across Europe and ultimately to her role as Chief Operating Officer at Peak Scientific, Aine reflects on the experiences, mentors, and moments of curiosity that shaped her path into engineering and leadership.
Join us as we explore the realities facing Scotland’s engineering and manufacturing sector today, from the persistent skills challenge to the rapidly changing blend of talent now required across engineering, software, automation, and supply chain. Aine shares how confidence, collaboration, and the willingness to say “yes” at pivotal moments have influenced her career — including reconnecting with the teacher who first recognised her potential. This conversation offers an honest look at resilience, growth, and the responsibilities of modern engineering leadership, marking the legacy of Scottish Engineering’s 88th President.
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