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Mechanical Engineer assessment

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A CLEARER VIEW OF THEIR SKILLS

More than one score.

72%
Mechanical Reasoning82%
Numerical Reasoning74%
Spatial Reasoning68%
Problem Solving64%
AutoCAD78%

Compare strengths. Explore the detail. Ask better questions.

Illustrative results · Fictional candidate

WHAT THE ASSESSMENT EXPLORES

A clearer view of technical and practical reasoning.

The Mechanical Engineer template combines Mechanical Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning, Spatial Reasoning, Problem Solving, AutoCAD. Review the selection against the work your vacancy involves.

5tests50minutes63questions in total

01 · 15 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Mechanical Reasoning

Checks understanding of forces, levers, gears and everyday mechanical principles.

  • Forces & motion
  • Mechanical systems
  • Physical principles

02 · 10 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Numerical Reasoning

Shows how candidates read figures, tables and percentages, and what they conclude from them.

  • Tables & charts
  • Percentages & ratios
  • Interpreting figures

03 · 18 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Spatial Reasoning

Shows how well candidates picture and manipulate shapes and layouts in their head.

  • Shapes & objects
  • Rotation & orientation
  • Visual relationships

04 · 8 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Problem Solving

Shows how candidates break down a workplace problem and choose between options.

  • Understanding problems
  • Considering solutions
  • Choosing a response

05 · 12 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

AutoCAD

Checks practical AutoCAD knowledge for producing and reading technical drawings.

  • Drawing tools
  • Layers & dimensions
  • Technical drawings

A COMPLETE SKILLS PICTURE

One assessment. Different strengths.

Explore technical reasoning, accuracy and practical judgement.

You receive a result for each included test: Mechanical Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning, Spatial Reasoning, Problem Solving, AutoCAD. Compare the relevant areas separately and use a follow-up task based on checking a production handover against the work specification.

Keep the recommended selection or adjust it before inviting candidates.

A MULTILINGUAL TEST SUITE

English, plus 13 languages.

Assess candidates in the language they work in.

  • English
  • Chinese (simplified)
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Thai
  • Vietnamese
  • Indonesian
  • French
  • German
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese
  • Italian
  • Dutch
  • Arabic

Languages across our wider suite. Availability varies by test and level; check each test when preparing your assessment.

TRY AN EXAMPLE QUESTION

Try an example question.

Explore an example in the context of checking a production handover against the work specification. It gives you a way to discuss the reasoning behind a candidate’s answer, alongside the Mechanical Engineer assessment results.

Mechanical Engineer: checking a production handover against the work specificationWorkplace example

A production report records 300 units inspected and 12 rejected.

Units inspectedUnits rejected
30012
What is the rejection rate?

An example of the question format, separate from a candidate assessment.

A PRACTICAL GUIDE

Using the Mechanical Engineer assessment.

What does the full assessment tell you?

This template combines multiple-choice questions in Mechanical Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning, Spatial Reasoning, AutoCAD; workplace situations in Problem Solving. It brings together evidence about technical reasoning, accuracy and practical judgement, giving you areas to explore when checking a production handover against the work specification.

How can you use the results?

Review each result against your vacancy’s responsibilities. Use a short task based on checking a production handover against the work specification to explore practical application. Ask how they would check the specification, investigate a discrepancy and document the handover.

Which results matter for your vacancy?

  • Mechanical ReasoningFollow up on how they explain forces, movement and mechanical relationships.
  • Numerical ReasoningAsk them to interpret a table, calculate a rate and explain what the figures imply.
  • Spatial ReasoningExplore how they interpret shapes, positions and orientation.
  • Problem SolvingAsk them to break down a problem, compare options and explain their next step.
  • AutoCADExplore drawing structure, dimensions and how they would check a change against a brief.

SEE THE RESULTS FOR YOURSELF

See the person behind the score.

Explore a complete sample report, from test results and candidate comparisons to focused interview questions.

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Skills breakdownCandidate comparisonInterview prompts

BEFORE YOU START

Your questions, answered.

Can I tailor this assessment to my Mechanical Engineer vacancy?

Yes. Start with Mechanical Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning, Spatial Reasoning, Problem Solving, AutoCAD, then keep the tests that match your responsibilities. For example, use Mechanical Reasoning to explore forces & motion. You can add or remove tests before inviting candidates.

Does this assess practical Mechanical Engineer work?

Candidates answer multiple-choice questions in Mechanical Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning, Spatial Reasoning, AutoCAD; workplace situations in Problem Solving online. They do not complete your day-to-day work inside your own systems. Add a short work sample based on checking a production handover against the work specification to explore application alongside the test results.

Why is Mechanical Reasoning included?

Checks understanding of forces, levers, gears and everyday mechanical principles. Follow up on how they explain forces, movement and mechanical relationships. Review whether this area reflects the responsibilities of your vacancy before retaining it.

How long does this Mechanical Engineer assessment take?

The recommended selection contains 5 tests and allows 50 minutes across its timed tests. Adding or removing tests, or adjusting time allowances, can change the total.

Will I see a separate result for each test?

Yes. Review Mechanical Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning, Spatial Reasoning, Problem Solving, AutoCAD separately so a strength in one area does not hide a gap in another. Use the detail to focus interviews and relevant work samples. View the sample report.

Can I try this assessment with real candidates for free?

After signup, your Mechanical Engineer selection is prepared for review. Adjust it, invite candidates and see your first 5 candidate results free. No credit card is required. See pricing for further results.

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