Monday, 20 January 2025

Building STEM Futures: Maddison Wren’s Journey at CMP Products

The leading manufacturer of cable glands, cleats and accessories, CMP Products has turned STEM career dreams into reality for Maddison Wren after appointing her as a Design Technician.

Maddison (24), who comes from Ashington, joined CMP in 2018 as an apprentice CNC Machinist and has been working towards her goal of becoming a qualified mechanical engineer ever since. She’s currently undertaking a HND in Mechanical Engineering and hopes to complete a top-up year after that to get a BSc in the same subject.

“No one in my family has ever studied or worked in engineering, but from my very first days at high school I loved doing design and technology lessons,” said Maddison.

“When it came to choosing my GCSEs, Engineering was a new subject and because it was so similar to design and technology, I decided to study it, and then carried on with it into my A-Levels.”

“University wasn’t something I ever planned to do, as I’d always wanted to complete an apprenticeship alongside further study and thankfully a family friend recommended, I talk to our local apprenticeship and training supplier, TDR Training. They helped me narrow down my specific engineering interest and I applied for CMP Products via the British Engines apprenticeship scheme. I still feel incredibly lucky that the day I did my interview I was offered the job.”

CMP is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that supports and encourages women in STEM careers. At our UK headquarters in Cramlington, we take pride in seeing an increasing number of women choosing to build their STEM careers with us.

Sam Briggs, HR Manager of CMP Products, shared: “It’s heartening to witness the progress within STEM fields. Recent insights, such as those shared by the IET, highlight positive steps forward in representation, which is truly encouraging for the future.”

“Watching Maddison’s growth has been particularly inspiring—she has a clear vision for her career, and we look forward to supporting her as she pursues in her career at CMP.”