More than 2,100 engineers and technical professionals responded to a survey, the results of which appear in the report : The Pulse of Engineering: The Changing Work Environment for Engineers Today.
"The research offered an opportunity to validate what many people already think is true about the profession, and to uncover information about market dynamics and industry trends that otherwise might not be apparent," said David Wagman, editorial director for IHS Engineering360.
The report details the demands faced today, ranging from increasingly complex designs and shorter design cycles to mounting environmental regulations. It offers recommendations to better understand a target audience, align products with buyers' needs and industry trends, and strengthen relationships with customers and prospects.
More than half of engineers responding (52%) said the pace of engineering is accelerating, and 57% said they are asked to do more with less. Respondents reported that designs are becoming more complex while design cycles are shrinking and time-to-market pressures are increasing.
Around seven in 10 noted that constraints on resources, specialised knowledge, budgets and time were jeopardising productivity, product quality and innovation.
Designing and developing environmentally sustainable products was cited by more than 90% of respondents as an important part of their work.
