Placement
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 12-month placement as an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer.
- Gain experience in automation, robotics, and process innovation within a global manufacturing environment.
- Requires studying a BEng or MEng in Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Management, Mechanical Engineering or a STEM degree.
- Role commences Summer 2027.
- Applications close on 13th November 2026.
About the Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to join our team specializing in Manufacturing, Technology and Innovation for our Global Manufacturing Engineering team in Peterborough, United Kingdom. During your placement with us, you will learn how a major global organization operates, gaining the tools and exposure you will need to become an expert in the industry.
The requirements are to be onsite for 3 days per week so you will need to be able to travel or relocate to the location on your own behalf.
This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence Summer of 2027.
What You'll Do
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
- Support Global Manufacturing Engineering (GME) to deliver Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Technologies (Automation, Robotics, processes, etc)
- Assist in the administration and management of Manufacturing Innovation
- Become knowledgeable in the value of technology in delivering business results
- Lead projects in the advanced technology/process innovation space
- Support plants to develop new solutions to current business issues
- Support Global Manufacturing Engineering initiatives as needed
What You'll Need
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
- Studying BEng or MEng in Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Management, Mechanical Engineering or STEM degree
- IT competent with working knowledge of Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint)
- Good communication and influencing skills, able to build networks and deliver value
- Positive attitude, strong personal motivation, and an effective member of a team