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#Enginuity365 week 21 😃 Ive been really looking forward to this week .... I ❤️ this campaign shining a light on Women in STEM and the allys supporting them. We all understand the value of male allys in a male dominated sector. One gentleman I came across over seven years ago Prof Mehmet Karamanoglu. I had some apprentices involved in WorldSkills UK and he was very inspiring. Ive been fortunate to meet him a couple of times since. His legacy is HUGE and we have many incredible female #engineers because of him. So week 21 is for Prof Mehmet Karamanoglu and six incredible engineers that are thankful for his guidance, support and championing Women in STEM Camila Rey da Rosa puts it perfectly ..... "Professor Mehmet has been an extraordinary mentor and a tireless ambassador for women in engineering. From the outset of my apprenticeship at Amazon while simultaneously pursuing a BEng in Biomedical Engineering at Middlesex University and serving as Vice-Chair of the WES Apprentice Board his unwavering support has been instrumental. He introduced me to the WorldSkills UK competition, through which I gained invaluable technical knowledge and industry connections. His nomination led to my successful receipt of an Automate UK scholarship, and his encouragement inspired me to pursue a Master’s degree in Automation and Systems Engineering. Professor Mehmet’s humility, kindness, and steadfast guidance whether in academia, industry, or during life’s unforeseen challenges have left an indelible mark on my personal and professional development. I am profoundly grateful for his mentorship, and I strive to reflect his example by supporting others in their engineering journeys." 🌟   I think that sums you Prof Mehmet impact perfectly and how important Male Allys are 👏👏👏👏 The amazing Engineers this week Camila Rey da Rosa who will forever be the paddle boarding apprentice to me ! 😃 a huge advocate for women in stem now a solution engineer with Siemens in the Netherlands Lucy Yelland yelland whoI met in Lyon last year representating the UK at WorldSkills UK in Lyon an amazing role model inspiring young females. Just graduated from her apprenticeship working at Siemens Yeaba Astha also a previous WorldSkills UK skills competitor in Industry 4.0 who graduated last week with a first class degree Hredaya Siju currently a student at Middlesex university, thriving with Mehmet’s support and guidance Mikhaela Rain Roy a robotics enthusiast passionate for Industry 4.0. A graduate engineer at Firstco Jovana Robinson a technical support engineer at Siemens who has also worked on changing culture in STEM. To understand support systems for women in stem careers All amazing engineers connected by an incredibly humble engineer and mentor 🥰 Thanks Prof Mehmet Karamanoglu for enabling diverse female engineers to thrive 👏 #womeninstem #engineer #celebrate

We're proud to share that we have successfully passed our British Standards Institution (BSI) ISO 9001 audit! ISO 9001 is the globally recognised standard for quality management systems. This recertification reflects our continued commitment to delivering high-quality services and consistently meeting the needs of our clients and stakeholders. Maintaining this standard reinforces our dedication to operational excellence and continuous improvement. Thank you to our team for their hard work in upholding these principles every day. #iso9001 #qualitymanagement #engineering #continuousimprovement #firstco

Last Thursday, we hosted a summer party, bringing our team together for a fun-filled afternoon away from their desk to soak up some sunshine!☀️ We gathered at the park for an afternoon of snacks, drinks, and some light games such as painting, badminton, croquet, cricket, and a crowd-favourite - tug of war! We wrapped up the day at a local restaurant where the conversations continued into the evening over some delicious food and drinks. These team events are a core part of our culture at Firstco, offering some space to relax, recharge, and strengthen the bonds that make working here so special. A big thank you to all our team members for making it a memorable day! #summer #teambuilding #culture #outofoffice #engineering #Firstco

Fantastic to visit the Skyports Infrastructure Vertiport in Bicester this week to see up close Advanced Air Mobility moving from concept to reality. Alongside the ground infrastructure on display, it was encouraging to hear updates from leading eVTOL manufacturers on their progress toward certification and commercial operations. The momentum across the ecosystem is building and it’s clear that collaboration between vehicle developers, infrastructure providers, and regulators is key to making AAM a reality. #AdvancedAirMobility #Vertiports #FutureOfTransport #SmartMobility #Firstco

We’re proud to share that we’ve successfully passed our British Standards Institution (BSI) ISO/IEC 27001 audit! Even better, we’ve now transitioned and are officially accredited to the latest 2022 version of ISO/IEC 27001, further reinforcing our commitment to the highest standards in information security. The auditor described our management system as "top-notch" and "one of the best" he’s seen. A huge credit to the entire team for maintaining such a strong, security-first culture. ISO 27001 continues to be a vital framework for protecting information assets, building resilience, and maintaining trust with our clients and our employees. This achievement highlights our dedication to continuous improvement and excellence in information security management. Well done to everyone who was involved in the audit! 👏 #ISO27001 #InformationSecurity #CyberSecurity #Compliance #Audit #Firstco

As part of our ongoing commitment to sustainability, we regularly update our Carbon Reduction Plan, which reflects our total carbon footprint for the year. We’ve gathered some key stats and visuals to highlight our impact and progress from last year — along with the areas we’re focusing on for improvement. Swipe through the images to see where we stand and where we’re heading. #Sustainability #CarbonFootprint #ClimateAction #Environmental #NetZero #Firstco

We’re hiring for a new Rail Systems Support Engineer! Rail systems support engineers consult, design and deliver solutions to the railway sector, including stations, tunnels, track-side and line-wide systems. Our systems engineers provide systems integration and assurance expertise for railway control and monitoring systems, including functional safety, and for security and surveillance assets such as CCTV, public address, information systems, networks and other sub-systems as appropriate, collectively known as Security and Information Systems (SIS). Apply today or share this post with your network. #hiring #rail #systems #tunnel #engineer #Firstco

Yesterday, to mark International Women in Engineering Day, we hosted a special lunch to celebrate the brilliant women on our team!🙋♀️ It was a moment to reflect on the incredible contributions these engineers make every day — solving problems, driving innovation, and working together to engineer a better world through automation and connectivity. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for lunch — your passion and talent inspire us all! #INWED2025 #womeninengineering #stem #team ##womenintech #Firstco

RokLive Day 2 – Innovation, Insight, and a Taste of Rome The second day of the Rockwell Automation RokLive 2025 event kicked off with a deep dive into the future of industrial networking and control. We explored hands-on demos and labs for the new Optix platform, got a closer look at Stratix managed switches, and attended a range of presentations focused on safety and security operations – all pointing to a smarter, more connected future. Followed by an evening in the heart of Rome for a fantastic dinner, followed by a bit of sightseeing through the city. #ROKLive #Engineering #SystemIntegration #Rome2025 #Automation #AllenBradley

Kicking off ROKLive in Rome! We've arrived at the fantastic Marriott International Hotel in Rome for the start of the Rockwell Automation ROKLive EMEA conference, and it’s already shaping up to be a great week. After an inspiring first day filled with impressive expositions and insightful sessions, our team of engineers had the chance to unwind at the welcome evening—connecting with system engineering peers from across the EMEA region and enjoying a stunning sunset by the pool. 🌅 Looking forward to the days ahead and more great conversations around the future of industrial automation and control systems. #ROKLive #Engineering #SystemIntegration #Rome2025 #Automation #AllenBradley