Griffon Marine is marking International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) on 23 June by celebrating the growing contribution of women across every level of the business, from apprentices beginning their engineering careers to senior leadership appointments helping shape the company's future.

This year's INWED theme, Engineering Intelligence, recognises the innovation, expertise and diverse thinking that engineers bring to solving today's challenges. It is a theme that reflects Griffon Marine's continued investment in people, skills and opportunity.

Women now represent 15.6% of Griffon Marine's workforce, demonstrating the company's commitment to attracting talented people into engineering and the wider marine industry. Alongside women working directly in engineering and production roles, the company also recognises the vital contribution of those in functions such as design, procurement, human resources, finance and marketing, whose expertise is essential in supporting engineering excellence and the successful delivery of every project. 

Engineering excellence depends on diverse perspectives and talented people. Whether someone joins Griffon Marine as an apprentice or progresses into a leadership position, the company is committed to creating an environment where everyone has the opportunity to develop their skills, fulfil their ambitions and contribute to the future of the marine industry.

Kassi Young, Fabrication & Outfit Manager at Griffon Marine, explains: “Engineering today offers opportunities for everyone, and it is encouraging to see more women choosing careers in what has traditionally been a male-dominated industry. The sector needs people with different perspectives, skills and experiences, and that diversity makes businesses stronger, more innovative and better equipped to solve complex challenges. There are so many different routes into engineering and manufacturing, whether through apprenticeships, vocational training or further education, and I would encourage any young person with an interest in making, building or problem-solving to consider it as a career.

Earlier this year, Griffon Marine appointed Anna Lambert as its first female Head of Shipyard, a landmark appointment that reflects the company's belief that ability, leadership and potential should determine opportunity.

New Griffon YouTube interview series showcases women building careers across the marine industry

To coincide with International Women in Engineering Day, Griffon Marine is also launching a new monthly Women at Griffon interview series on YouTube.

Launching in the coming weeks, Anna will interview a different female colleague each month in a series of three-minute films exploring:
•    their journey to Griffon Marine;
•    the role they perform today; and
•    their ambitions for the future.

The interviews will be published on Griffon Marine's YouTube channel, promoted through LinkedIn and Facebook, and hosted on the Griffon Marine website. The series is another example of Griffon Marine's commitment to investing in people while showcasing the diverse and rewarding careers available within marine engineering. It has also been designed to provide an authentic insight into the industry and create a valuable resource for teachers, parents, careers advisers and young people considering engineering as a career.

By highlighting real career journeys from across the business, including apprentices, engineers, project specialists and operational staff - the company hopes to encourage more women and girls to see the marine sector as an exciting place to build a long-term career.

Anna Lambert, Head of Shipyard at Griffon Marine, said:

"Engineering is about solving problems, working together and continually learning whilst taking on the challenges of emerging technologies. The marine industry offers incredibly varied and rewarding careers, and it's important that young women can see people like themselves succeeding in those roles, either as an engineer or part of the wider team which supports the engineering function.

"Through the Women at Griffon series, we're giving our colleagues the opportunity to share their own stories - their routes into engineering, the challenges they've overcome and where they want their careers to take them. International Women in Engineering Day is an important opportunity to celebrate achievement, but lasting change comes from continuing the conversation. By sharing a new story every month, we hope these videos will inspire and encourage people long after the day itself has passed.

"We hope those conversations inspire others to realise there isn't a single path into engineering, and that there is a place for everyone with the passion and determination to succeed.

"When we give - in terms of opportunity, investment, visibility and trust - we gain something immeasurably larger: progress for all."

International Women in Engineering Day, founded by the Women's Engineering Society, is celebrated globally to recognise the achievements of women engineers and encourage the next generation to consider engineering careers.