Mechanical engineering is a branch of engineering that involves the design, production and operation of machinery. It's one of the oldest and broadest engineering disciplines. This field requires an understanding of core areas including mechanics, dynamics, thermodynamics, materials science, electricity and much more... 

It is very important for mechanical engineers to possess certain qualities and skills. There are five main skill that a mechanical engineer should have in order to succeed: 

1. Problem solving: a big part of mechanical engineers' job is solving problems using mechanical or thermal devices. Mechanical engineers need to be strong analytical thinkers who are capable of solving problems brought to them by clients or employers. 

2. Creativity: Mechanical engineering involves developing and designing products which range from batteries to electric generators to medical devices. Inventing products involves a lot of creativity. A creative mind is the central for this kind of work.

3. Communication skills: Often mechanical engineers develop a product for a client. They may have to explain complex machines or devices to people who are not familiar with mechanical engineering. They have be able to explain their ideas clearly and effectively, and this takes strong communication skills. 

4. Team work: Mechanical engineering involves a lots of teamwork. Engineers often work in groups to invent technologies and solve problems. They might work with people who are not mechanical engineers such as computer scientists or architects. They therefore need to be able to work with a diverse team of people to solve problems. 

5. Math skills Mechanical engineers need to be comfortable using math to solve problems. The math skills require mechanical engineering including calculus and statistics and need to be able to apply these skills to analyze problems and design solutions.