The Industry Wave

​So welcome to Industry Wave, a podcast produced by Scottish Engineering, celebrating Scotland’s engineering and manufacturing industry, and discussing what’s new or interesting in our sector. Join us as we welcome new guests each episode, and get to know some of the incredible voices of our industry.

The Industry Wave is a business podcast hosted by Scottish Engineering, with 16 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Scottish Engineering hosts The Industry Wave, a business show with 16 episodes published.

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  Episode #15

  Episode 15: Russell Borthwick – Leadership, Energy and the Future of the North-East

  Jul 8, 202640 min

  In Episode 15 of The Industry Wave, Paul Sheerin is joined by Russell Borthwick, Chief Executive of Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce and one of Scotland's leading business voices. From selling mops door-to-door as a teenager to leading one of the country's most influential business organisations, Russell shares the experiences that shaped his career, his leadership philosophy, and his deep connection to the north-east of Scotland. The conversation explores some of the biggest issues facing the region today, including the future of the North Sea, energy security, investment, and the opportunities and challenges of the transition to net zero. Drawing on his experience of economic regeneration in the north-east of England, Russell offers a compelling and pragmatic perspective on what needs to happen to secure the future of Scotland's energy capital. Along the way, he reflects on the value of taking chances, embracing constructive challenge, and leading with humility and respect. And, as with every episode of The Industry Wave, there are a few unexpected stories too—including how a "free weekend" in Newcastle turned into a 22-year chapter of his life.

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  Episode #14

  Episode 14 - Shaping the Future of Manufacturing Skills with Stewart McKinlay

  Jun 10, 202631 minS0

  <p>In Episode 14 of The Industry Wave, we’re joined by Stewart McKinlay, Skills Director for the Manufacturing Skills Academy at the National Manufacturing Institute for Scotland (NMIS), and a well known and hugely respected voice in Scotland's engineering skills landscape.  Stewart has gained that recognition for many reasons, but his passionate advocacy for widening access to engineering, education, and opportunity is a major part of that.</p> <p>As the first person in his family to attend university, Stewart reflects on the varied experiences that shaped his ambitions—from growing up in Cumbernauld to studying Manufacturing Sciences and Engineering at th...

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  Episode #13

  Episode 13 - Creating a Generation of Engineers: One Classroom at a Time with Susan Scurlock

  May 13, 202630 minS0

  <p>In Episode 13 of The Industry Wave, we’re joined by Susan Scurlock MBE, founder and Chief Executive of Primary Engineer—one of the UK’s most influential voices in engineering education and inspiration.</p> <p>From a childhood shaped by curiosity and constraint, to building a nationwide movement that’s reached hundreds of thousands of young people, Susan shares the deeply personal story behind Primary Engineer. Her journey spans early barriers to pursuing engineering, a decade of life and creativity in Spain, and a return to education that ultimately sparked a mission: to ensure every child sees themselves as capable...

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  Episode #12

  Episdoe 12 - Young Engineer of the Year: The Innovation Behind the Award with Zak Thomson

  Apr 8, 202626 minS0

  <p>In Episode 12 of The Industry Wave, we celebrate a major milestone—one year of the podcast—by sitting down with rising engineering talent Zak Thomson, Scottish Engineering’s Young Engineer of the Year 2025 and design engineer at Emtelle. </p> <p>Recorded in the Scottish Borders, Zak shares his journey from a hands-on, uncertain school leaver to an award-winning innovator shaping global telecom solutions. Through the apprenticeship route, he built practical skills and a problem-solving mindset that led him to tackle a real-world customer challenge—developing a groundbreaking, low-cost method for installing fibre optic cable without the need for bulky ancillary equ...

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  Episode #11

  Episode 11 - Building Confidence Through Apprenticeships with Nairn Moffat

  Mar 11, 202627 minS0

  <p>In this episode of The Industry Wave, we’re delighted to welcome Nairn Moffat, Design & Manufacturing Engineer at Toshima and Scottish Engineering’s Graduate Apprentice of the Year 2025.</p> <p> </p> <p>From discovering a passion for hands-on problem solving to forging his path through a Foundation and Graduate Apprenticeship with Glasgow Caledonian University, Nairn shares how work-based learning shaped his confidence and career.</p> <p> </p> <p>We dive into the award-winning subsea desalination project that captured our judges’ attention (a complex 16-tonne pump module designed to operate 600 metres below sea level for eight years without maintenance.) Nairn speaks c...

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