Category: Member Spotlight

JATCO’s recent announcement of establishing JATCO UK in Sunderland is a significant vote of confidence in the North East’s automotive industry. This move not only strengthens the region’s position as a hub for automotive excellence but also promises to bring new opportunities and investment to the area.
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Liam Wilson, a Maintenance Engineer at Marelli Interiors UK, started his career journey in 2015 as an operator apprentice. After transitioning to the tooling department and completing a 5-year HNC, he is now further developing his skills through a degree apprenticeship at Sunderland University.

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Maddison Taylor, Apprentice Machinist at NEAA Member, Turnmill Engineering, started her apprenticeship in August 2024. The NEAA caught up with her in February 2025 to discuss her journey so far and the skills she has developed during her first six months as an apprentice.

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Rhys Goulden, Head of Procurement at Faltec Europe, has successfully translated his childhood passion for cars and engineering into a thriving career within the Northeast automotive industry, demonstrating the value of an apprenticeship as a pathway to building a successful career from the ground up.

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Meet Jaymi McLean, Machining Apprentice at Turnmill Engineering as he provides an insightful look into a typical day within the manufacturing sector.

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Megan Gorman, Junior Engineer at Unipres UK was the NEAA Apprentice Award winner at the 2024 event. As a trailblazer for women in engineering at Unipres, Megan is now furthering her career through a degree apprenticeship.

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The Port of Tyne in South and North Tyneside continues to be a vital economic driver for the North East, celebrating a year of significant growth and innovation.
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Northumberland-headquartered safety and medical technology leader Draeger Safety UK, which celebrated 60 years of operation in the UK last year, joined the NEAA in early 2021 to explore further opportunities within the sector.
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