Industrial Placement Mechanical Engineer

6 months ago


Bristol, United Kingdom Leonardo Full time

Job Description:

At We are looking for highly motivated individuals who are willing to take on a challenge to fill our industrial placement roles, and we will demand a high degree of customer focus and work performance from you in order to meet our operational challenges. If you are willing able to commit to giving your best performance, you will find Leonardo a very rewarding place to work

The role requires an enthusiastic individual who has a passion for overcoming technical challenges. As an Industrial Placement Mechanical Engineer you will form part of a multi-discipline Team of Engineers undertaking the collective objective of advancing our World leading products in the Defence domain.

As an Industrial Placement Mechanical Engineer you will support the design and development of our World Leading Electro-Optic, Communications and Information Systems Products under the guidance of experiences Mechanical Engineers. You will be introduced to state of the art methods, technology and tools to enable you to explore all aspects of the Engineering Lifecycle, including Requirements Analysis, Design, Implementation, Test, Build, Production and in-service support.

This role allows a mixture of on-site and remote working; with attendance at our Essex facility required when Customer requirements dictate.

What you’ll do as a Industrial Placement Mechanical Engineer:

You will be responsible for:

Acquiring the skills required to work effectively within a Professional Engineering environment.

Supporting members of the Mechanical Engineering Team in the delivery of technical solutions that meet our Customer needs.

Creating and presenting design data to the appropriate Departmental ‘Best Practices’ and utilising industry leading tool sets.

Delivering detailed designs; including numerical calculations, tolerance studies, etc.

Producing Manufacturing Data Packs in line with BS8888, including appropriate use of GD&T.

Generating piece parts, assemblies and mechanisms within the constraints defined by the Mechanical Lead.

Working to meet Cost, Schedule and Quality demands.

What we need from you:

Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

Currently undertaking a minimum of a Bachelors level degree Mechanical Engineering (or similar field).

Be a self-motivated individual, willing to take on new challenges and drive continuous personal development.

Strong communication skills across a variety of mediums i.e. written, verbal, digital, etc.

The ability to develop effective working relationships with peers and stakeholders.

Adaptable to the ever changing demands that will be encountered within the role.

Offer novel ideas and methods for solving technical problems, drawing on personal experiences and knowledge learned during academic studies.

Demonstrate relevant project work and/or placements in Industry are beneficial, but not essential.

Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us

Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)

Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year

Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)

Wellbeing:  Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)

Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme

Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera

Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member

Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below



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