TRAINING & SKILLS
From left to right: Andreea Busuioc, Quality Engineer, Inês Ferreira, Product Manager, and Joanne Rosinski, who leads Cleanova’s global EHSQ and sustainability efforts
ENGINEERING THE FUTURE TOGETHER
At a time when the processing and manufacturing industries are experiencing an
ongoing engineering skills gap, Process & Control asks three women engineers about their paths into the profession, and what companies can do to attract more diverse talent
change and deliver a more sustainable future. Andreea Busuioc, Inês Ferreira, and Joanne Rosinski work for industrial filtration company Cleanova. Their experiences may be different, but they share common goals: to push boundaries, foster inclusion, and champion sustainability.
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Breaking barriers, building trust Andreea Busuioc, a Quality Engineer based in Newbury, UK, first fell in love with engineering as a teenager studying physics and geometry. That interest in science led to a career spanning structural, electrical, and quality engineering. But early in her career, Andreea had to actively seek out companies willing to give women engineers a fair chance, often outside her home city. “Back then, not every employer believed
women belonged on site or in engineering roles,” she recalls. “I had to build credibility through professionalism and technical knowledge. That’s how I earned respect and, eventually, trust.” She believes the future of engineering
hinges on diverse collaboration: “When team members value each other’s contributions regardless of gender, it creates a more innovative and productive environment. Mutual respect is the foundation.”
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he engineering profession needs to attract new and diverse talent to tackle 21st century problems like climate
Engineering for impact Product Manager Inês Ferreira brings a background in chemical engineering to her work in filtration and sustainability. Since joining Cleanova, she has helped steer product development toward PFAS-free solutions and exploring the role of filtration in emerging energy markets. Her focus is on turning scientific knowledge into real-world progress. “For me, being a woman in engineering
means showing that we belong, that we lead, and that we shape the future,” she says. “The teams I’ve worked with have been incredibly inclusive, but representation still matters. More women in technical and leadership roles means richer conversations, broader ideas, and better solutions.” This perspective drives Inês’ commitment to
Cleanova’s sustainability initiatives, including the company’s C-CLEAN solutions, which focus on carbon capture and decarbonisation. “Our work can genuinely move the needle on emissions,” she explains. “And diverse teams are key to making those breakthroughs happen.”
From the shop floor to global strategy Joanne Rosinski leads Cleanova’s global EHSQ and sustainability efforts. Her career began in manufacturing and evolved into leadership roles that blend data, compliance, and cross- functional coordination. For Joanne, engineering was always hands-on, something she discovered while working in her father’s
workshop as a child. “Being a woman in engineering means
contributing a different lens,” she says. “Empathy, emotional intelligence, the ability to balance technical rigour with human insight, these aren’t soft skills. They’re essential to innovation.” Joanne notes that, although she hasn’t
faced many gender-related challenges on a day-to-day basis, leadership styles rooted in empathy can be undervalued. “It’s easy to feel invisible if you haven’t found your confidence,” she reflects. “I’ve learned to be objective, to stay grounded in facts and impact.” Now, she’s helping to build Cleanova’s global
greenhouse gas monitoring infrastructure and pursuing an MSc in Sustainability with the company's support. “We can’t engineer a cleaner world without systems that balance environmental and social well-being,” she says. “That’s the work I’m proud to lead.”
Opportunities to succeed All three women agree: the future of engineering depends on collaboration that prioritises mutual respect, curiosity, and shared accountability. This means welcoming diverse leadership styles, fostering open dialogue, and creating space for under-represented voices. As Andreea puts it: “You don’t have to fit into a mould to succeed. You bring value just by being yourself.” This is an important message for young
people of any gender, and one that the profession needs to communicate widely if it is going to attract the engineers of the future. Engineering is driven by curiosity, problem- solving, and the desire to improve the world around us. But progress is shaped by people and their ability to bring different perspectives to the table. Women engineers are prepared to challenge assumptions, widen perspectives, and shape more thoughtful and inclusive solutions. Just think what could be achieved with an even more diverse engineering workforce. The future will be built by engineers who collaborate across differences, lead with empathy, and remain committed to solving meaningful problems. Women are, and have always been, an essential part of that story.
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www.cleanova.com
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