Scottish Engineering Mentoring Programme
Mentoring can inspire, support, and motivate people to realise their potential and achieve their dreams. In our careers, as in life in general, we can sometimes reach that point where we are unsure of how to progress, or maybe we are just looking for that “spark” to help move us to the next stage in our personal development. This is where mentors come in.
A mentor helps accelerate growth by providing unique perspectives, advice, and encouragement. By reflecting on their own experiences, they can help their mentee avoid the same mistakes they have made and provide the confidence and courage to explore new ideas and ways of working.
Our Mentoring Programme is open once again for new candidates looking for support in building their careers. Our inclusive programme is open to all, whether in technical/engineering roles or key support functions; whether apprentices, technicians, experienced professionals, or managers. This Programme is included through Membership, so there’s no additional cost to Member companies. All of our mentors are recently retired/semi-retired senior professionals from the engineering and manufacturing industry, and all boast a wealth of experience in professional engineering, project management, and leadership roles. The Mentors work on a volunteer basis and are extremely passionate about transferring their knowledge and experience to the next generation of professionals.
Meet Our Mentors
Rehela has worked within manufacturing industries in Scotland (mainly electronics and medical devices) for over 30 years after completing a BSc degree in Physics and has held technical positions in QA and Regulatory compliance. Rehela has moved from working with established manufacturers to smaller start up medical device companies who develop and commercialise novel medical devices, including some companies which are innovative, early-stage spin-out Scottish companies. In recent years Rehela has further developed herself by becoming a STEM Ambassador, and also has particular interests in work-based skills development, lifelong learning, mentoring and improving diversity. In 2016 Rehela started mentoring across various STEM disciplines, having a particular interest in improving the gender balance within this field by being a positive role model who comes from a BAME community, and since 2021 is a mentor with Scottish Engineering. Rehela was raised in Glasgow but settled in Livingston in 2003 and enjoys walking and cycling around the local area and enjoys arts and crafts. ...
Rehela Hussain
Rehela has worked within manufacturing industries in Scotland (mainly electronics and medical devices) for over 30 years after completing a BSc degree in Physics and has held technical positions in QA and Regulatory compliance. Rehela has moved from working with established manufacturers to smaller start up medical device companies who develop and commercialise novel medical devices, including some companies which are innovative, early-stage spin-out Scottish companies. In recent years Rehela has further developed herself by becoming a STEM Ambassador, and also has particular interests in work-based skills development, lifelong learning, mentoring and improving diversity. In 2016 Rehela started mentoring across various STEM disciplines, having a particular interest in improving the gender balance within this field by being a positive role model who comes from a BAME community, and since 2021 is a mentor with Scottish Engineering. Rehela was raised in Glasgow but settled in Livingston in 2003 and enjoys walking and cycling around the local area and enjoys arts and crafts.
Robert graduated in 1985 with a first class honours in Mechanical Engineering from Strathclyde University. He has spent almost 40 years working in the engineering sector and has held a range of positions across design, manufacturing , sales and leadership functions. He has had business experience in over 45 countries during that journey. Robert started his career with Weir Group and spent nearly 20 years working for both the new equipment and service areas of the business. His final position was as Head of Oil & Gas for the service division. From there Robert moved to work for the Japanese company, Torishima and helped them establish a European and Middle East service presence. Following on from that he worked for himself in partnership with a range of European rotating equipment and valve companies helping them develop their service presence across the Middle East and Africa. This culminated in him leading a business turning over circa £100M, employing almost 600 people including operations in Iraq, Iran, Sudan and Nigeria. He is now back with Torishima supporting them to develop their business footprint in a range of regions and markets. ...
Robert Bald
Robert graduated in 1985 with a first class honours in Mechanical Engineering from Strathclyde University. He has spent almost 40 years working in the engineering sector and has held a range of positions across design, manufacturing , sales and leadership functions. He has had business experience in over 45 countries during that journey. Robert started his career with Weir Group and spent nearly 20 years working for both the new equipment and service areas of the business. His final position was as Head of Oil & Gas for the service division. From there Robert moved to work for the Japanese company, Torishima and helped them establish a European and Middle East service presence. Following on from that he worked for himself in partnership with a range of European rotating equipment and valve companies helping them develop their service presence across the Middle East and Africa. This culminated in him leading a business turning over circa £100M, employing almost 600 people including operations in Iraq, Iran, Sudan and Nigeria. He is now back with Torishima supporting them to develop their business footprint in a range of regions and markets.
Ronnie was born in 1965 and grew up in Stirling. Qualified with a degree from Napier University (Edinburgh) in Energy Engineering. Over 35 years has worked for large multinational companies and also privately owned SMEs. He worked in engineering design, manufacturing, project management, change management, company start up and ownership. He has travelled all over the world with work including time in China, Brazil, Congo, Eastern Europe, USA etc. In 2006 he started up, what has developed into, an SME bespoke manufacturing company Q-Mass Ltd. with a colleague and is still an active director and shareholder. Recreational interests include music, sport, malt whisky in no specific order! ...
Ronnie Robertson
Ronnie was born in 1965 and grew up in Stirling. Qualified with a degree from Napier University (Edinburgh) in Energy Engineering. Over 35 years has worked for large multinational companies and also privately owned SMEs. He worked in engineering design, manufacturing, project management, change management, company start up and ownership. He has travelled all over the world with work including time in China, Brazil, Congo, Eastern Europe, USA etc. In 2006 he started up, what has developed into, an SME bespoke manufacturing company Q-Mass Ltd. with a colleague and is still an active director and shareholder. Recreational interests include music, sport, malt whisky in no specific order!
