The rapid pace of change driven by Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) is having a dramatic effect on many traditional industries.
Profound changes have already occurred in fields with large volumes of historical work suitable for AI training—such as software development, law, and various creative writing disciplines.
Engineering is also poised to be deeply impacted by these changes. Solution Mill was created to be part of this exciting future.
Mission
Be a market leader in the implementation of Generative AI tools for the engineering profession.
Goals
1. Minimise risk: Help organisations understand and safely implement AI.
2. Provide education: Equip engineers with the knowledge and training to become ‘AI-ready’.
3. Understand how we work: Collaborate with teams to document work processes clearly, enabling automation of mundane tasks that consume valuable time.
4. Find new opportunities: Identify ways to redeploy engineering resources to complement new Gen AI tools.
Our Future Prediction
At Solution Mill, we predict:
- By 2030: 30% of traditional engineering roles will be replaced or significantly altered by Generative AI tools.
Benefits of Generative AI
Gen AI will deliver several key advantages:
1. Better: Access to a vast and diverse pool of knowledge.
2. Cheaper: AI-generated outputs cost significantly less than human labour for comparable tasks.
3. Faster: Accelerated delivery of outcomes, freeing up human resources for higher-value work.
Roadmap
Solution Mill will focus on three core areas essential to every engineer’s success:
| Area | Description |
|---|---|
| 1. Risk Assessments | Evaluate risks and controls (e.g. process safety, project execution, MOC). |
| 2. Problem Solving & Analysis | Solve problems systematically by understanding objectives and constraints. |
| 3. Project Planning | Prepare and plan for the execution of complex projects. |