Placement
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 12-month placement year in Production Engineering, supporting the optimisation and improvement of manufacturing processes.
- This role is for undergraduate students studying an Engineering focused degree.
- Applications close on 30/11/2026, with an expected start date in July 2027.
- Benefits include 20 days annual leave, access to Perkbox, product discounts, and enhanced pension contributions.
About the Role
Join us for your 12 month placement year in summer 2027! Our internships are designed to give you an insight into what it's like to work for a world-renowned brand with a culture of support and community.
What You'll Do
The Manufacturing Engineering Intern plays a critical role in supporting the engineers to optimize and improving manufacturing processes to ensure efficiency, cost-effectiveness, quality, and safety. This individual will be responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining manufacturing tools, gauges, and equipment. They will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement, reduce waste, and enhance overall production performance.
In this role, you will be responsible for:
- Design, develop, and implement new manufacturing processes, equipment, and tooling.
- Optimize existing manufacturing processes for efficiency, throughput, quality, and cost reduction.
- Develop and maintain detailed process documentation, including work instructions, process flow diagrams, and control plans.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing principles (e.g., 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping).
- Lead or participate in Root Cause Analysis for production issues and implement corrective and preventative actions.
- Drive efforts to reduce scrap, rework, and waste.
- Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and implement permanent solutions.
- Collaborate with Production to support daily operations, resolve technical issues, and provide training.
- Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
- Contribute to a safe and healthy work environment.
Qualifications
- Undergraduate student (studying an Engineering focused degree) with a desire to complete a 12-month work placement as part of degree studies.
- Capable 3D CAD user, ideally NX, and able to interpret & create technical drawings.
- Good organisational and planning skills with the ability to prioritise workload.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing working environments and embrace new ways of working through digitalisation.
- Confidence to challenge and create new ideas.
- Capability to work well in a team as well as independently, using own initiative.
- Quality mind-set with high attention to detail.
- Confident communication with people at all levels, both written and verbal (including on the telephone).
- IT literate and confident in using MS Office packages as well as learning Company systems.
Key Dates
- Deadline for Applications: 30/11/2026
- Expected Start Date: July 2027 (advisory and flexible)
- Contract Duration: 1 year
- Working Hours: 39 hours per week (07:00 – 16:00 Monday to Thursday and 07:00 – 15:00 Friday with a 1-hour lunchbreak)
Benefits
- 20 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays
- Access to the Perkbox Benefits platform
- Discounts on products from across the Bosch Group
- Enhanced pension contributions
- Access to Bosch Social Club membership
- Volunteering days
- Policy to support growing families
- Health & wellbeing support