Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 1-year industrial placement as a Mechanical Engineer.
- Earn a salary of £26,228 per year.
- Gain hands-on experience in mechanical design, development, and the software development lifecycle.
- Must be studying a relevant Bachelors degree and be based in Basildon, UK with hybrid working available.
About the Role
This is a full-time, fixed-term industrial placement for a Mechanical Engineer.
What You'll Do
As an Industrial Placement Mechanical Engineer, you will:
- Be enthusiastic with a desire to develop in the Mechanical Engineering Function.
- Be creative with ideas and recommendations based on sound engineering principles.
- Be team-oriented and possess a high degree of personal integrity.
- Be able to challenge ideas, proposed solutions, and people constructively.
- Be mindful of the business environment and the importance of cost and schedule.
- Be ethical in your approach and adhere to core company values.
During your placement, you will be exposed to tools, technologies, and processes. You will be introduced to software development processes and utilise state-of-the-art methods, technology, and tools. You will also gain experience on one or more aspects of the software development lifecycle, which could include: applied research, requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, and test.
Key Responsibilities:
- Contribute to Mechanical design and development.
- Work within the integrated project team, providing accurate mechanical engineering output and assisting in the provision of technical information.
- Support and facilitate reviews.
- Liaise with other engineering functions (e.g., systems, electrical, quality, production) to ensure product & customer requirements are fully satisfied.
- Perform 'hands on' mechanical design and development using 3D CAD or Analysis software.
- Deliver design solutions against requirements, within budget and timescales.
- Create documentation in line with BS8888, including appropriate use of GD&T, to support manufacture, test and inspection of Mechanical items.
- Manage design documentation through the company PDM system.
What You'll Bring
- Currently undertaking a minimum of a Bachelors level degree such as Mechanical Engineering, Aero-Mechanical Engineering, Mechtronics or Electro-Mechanical.
- Self-motivated with a willingness to take on new challenges and drive personal development.
- Strong communication skills across a variety of mediums (written, verbal, digital).
- Ability to develop effective working relationships with peers and stakeholders.
- Appreciation of Mechanical engineering design principles.
- Ability to problem-solve and engage in concurrent engineering.
- Some knowledge of using CAD and Analysis tools.
- Customer-focused.
- Appreciation of DFx, mechanical production processes, and techniques.
Security Clearance
Many roles are subject to security requirements and export control restrictions. Successful applicants will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record declaration information, and employment/education history verification for the previous five years. Additional vetting may apply for more sensitive posts, potentially requiring continuous residency in the UK for five or ten years.
Benefits
- 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for placement students).
- Award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
- Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks.
- Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
Location
- Basildon, UK
- Hybrid working is available.