Industrial Placement Mechanical Engineer

Job Description:

Your impact

Are you ready to make an impact and gain hands-on experience working on real-world projects from day one?

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During your placement, we encourage you to spend at least three days each week on site to integrate with your team and maximise your learning experience.

What you will do as an Industrial Placement Mechanical Engineer

• Be enthusiastic with a desire to develop in the Mechanical Engineering FunctionBe creative with ideas and recommendations based on sound engineering principalsBe team orientated in the working environment with a high degree of personal integrityBe able to challenge ideas, proposed solutions and people in a constructive, positive mannerBe mindful of the Business environmentBe aware of the importance of cost and scheduleBe ethical in their approach to all their undertakings and adhering to core company values

Key Responsibility Area

• Contribute to Mechanical design and developmentWork within the integrated project team, providing accurate mechanical engineering output and assisting in the provision of technical information to ensure informed decision-makingSupport and facilitate reviewsLiaison with other engineering functions for example systems, electrical, quality and production to ensure product & customer requirements are fully satisfiedPerform ‘hands on’ mechanical design and development using 3D CAD or Analysis softwareDeliver design solutions against requirements, within budget and timescalesCreate documentation in line with BS8888, including appropriate use of GD&T, to support manufacture, test and inspection of Mechanical itemManage design documentation through the company PDM system

What You Will Bring

Qualifications

All of our Industrial Placement roles require you to be currently undertaking a minimum of a Bachelors level degree such as Mechanical Engineering, Aero-Mechanical Engineering, Mechtronics or Electro-Mechanical.

The successful candidate should have the following skills and experience:

• Be a self-motivated individual, willing to take on new challenges and drive continuous personal developmentStrong communication skills across a variety of mediums i.e. written, verbal, digital, etc.The ability to develop effective working relationships with peers and stakeholdersAppreciate the principals of Mechanical engineering designAbility to problem solve and engage in concurrent engineeringSome knowledge of using CAD and Analysis toolsCustomer focusedAppreciate DFx, mechanical production processes and techniques

Security Clearance

Many of our roles are subject to security and export control restrictions set by UK Government Security requirements and customer obligations. As a result, and in line with the UK Government Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) requirements, all successful applicants will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record declaration information and employment and/or education history verification for the previous five years.

For staff operating in more sensitive posts, there is an additional range of personnel security controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV). As part of this process, a range of factors may be considered, including an individual's background, travel history, nationality, previous nationalities held and other information relevant to the vetting assessment.

To be eligible for National Security Vetting at SC level, applicants will generally be expected to have continuously resided in the UK for the previous five years. For DV clearance, this is typically ten years. In some circumstances, time spent overseas may be accepted, with additional overseas checks. Additional vetting requirements may apply upon appointment.

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Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do, key contributors in shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports your wellbeing, learning and development, and work–life balance:

• Time to recharge: Our employees are entitled 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays. As a Summer Placement student you will receive this allowance pro rata. Secure your future: Award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution Your wellbeing matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity.Never stop learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn learning.

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We are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people, communities, and customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

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