Abstract
The article deals with the development of mechanical engineering in Republic of Kazakhstan and the activities of mechanical engineering during the years of Independence, as well as the problems of increasing the importance of this industry. For the successful development of mechanical engineering of Kazakhstan in the mustache of globalization required the production of products with higher added cost certified in accordance with the international requirements of quality. The main source for the consideration of issues related to the development of this sector of the economy is the industrial and innovative programs adopted in the country. As a result of the analysis were identified products of Kazakhstan engineering and the volume of production of engineering activities, a comparison of economic indicators of production and the solution of problems in the development of engineering in Kazakhstan and in the world. In conclusion, ways to improve and develop the machine building in Kazakhstan were proposed.