Placement
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 12-month placement in Test Cell Operations starting Summer 2027.
- Support daily tasks, reporting, documentation, and audit readiness.
- Gain experience in engine testing and data acquisition.
- Requires working towards a technical BEng or MEng degree.
- Applications close on 17th December.
About the Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic Placement Position Test Cell Operations to join our team Test Cell Operations Business and Pre-test Team in Darlington, UK. 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 and power your potential!
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:
- Supporting The Test Cell Operations Manager and Pre-test Team Leader with day-to-day tasks and ongoing projects.
- Build and maintain reports and dashboards (Excel, Power BI) for weekly and monthly operations reviews.
- Create and update standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, checklists and test cell documentation.
- Support audit readiness, including quality, HSE and calibration records by tracking calibration schedules, equipment maintenance plans and asset registers.
- Support raising purchase requests, tracking orders, and monitoring consumables and spares levels.
- Spend time in the test cells under supervision to understand engine installation, testing and data acquisition.
What You'll Need
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
- Working towards a BEng or MEng Degree in a technical space (Mechanical Engineering, Motorsports Engineering Etc.). Knowledge of Power BI, also working with support of AI is a plus.
- Confident in working both as an individual and in team environments either through education or work. Assured communicator with confidence in interacting across various levels of the organization.
- Self-Driven with a keen eye for quality and setting high standards.
- A basic knowledge of diesel engine fundamentals and practical hands-on experience (in this field or another).
Additional Information
- The requirements are to be onsite for 5 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.