Student Placement - Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineer (Manufacturing Department) in Leicester

Two exciting and dynamic roles within the Manufacturing Engineering team have arisen in the form of a year-long internship as Manufacturing Placement Engineers.

Responsibilities

• Implement robust engineering process.
• Develop manufacturing processes to optimise output and efficiency.
• Generate and implement engineering solutions to take products from development to full production.
• Support key business projects.
• Introduce creative quality improvements to achieve “Right First Time” standards.
• Investigate and evaluate test equipment improvements resulting in an increase in test equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Resolve manufacturing problems.
• Review processes to seek opportunities to implement automation.

Skills Required

• CAD knowledge (SolidWorks preferably).
• Numerical analysis skills.
• Strong communicator through various mediums.
• Commitment to deadlines and targets.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a challenging environment.
• Excellent communicator, both verbally and written.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a BEng or MEng Mechanical Engineering degree (or equivalent) with an expected 2:1 classification as a minimum.

What Taylor Hobson Offers You

• A fun, relaxed and supportive working environment.
• 1pm Friday finish.
• Competitive salary and 25 days holiday including Christmas.
• Fantastic and supportive onboarding to ensure joiners are well integrated and comfortable at Taylor Hobson.
• Generous matched pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Option to join private health plan.
• Enhanced maternity pay.
• We are invested in developing your skills and will promote and encourage progression through the business.
• Mentoring and guidance for accreditation.
• Opportunity to get involved with charity and fundraising, which we are passionate about.
• Sports and Social Club – fun events and activities throughout the year including Christmas party.
• Perkbox – our rewards app offering discounts from a multitude of retailers, a GP service and a 24-hour Employee Assistance Program to ensure the health and wellbeing of our employees.
• Employee referral scheme of £1000.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• An inclusive workforce.
• Free onsite parking, electric charging points and easy access to the city centre.

Business Unit

• Established in 1886, Taylor Hobson is the world leader in surface and form metrology and developed the first Roundness and Surface Finish measuring instruments.
• We provide contact and non-contact measurement solutions for the most demanding applications on a global basis, with a worldwide infrastructure to support our clients; we are a truly global ultra-precision metrology company.
• We are pioneers, continually developing our products to meet the ever-increasing demands of next generation technologies, particularly in Optics, Bearings, Space, Defence, Aerospace, Automotive, Medical and Renewable Energy technologies.
• Taylor Hobson’s world leading brands include: Talyrond, Form Talysurf PGI, Form Talysurf i-Series, Surtronic, LUPHOScan, Formalysurf PGI Optics, Talyvel, Autocollimators, Micro-Alignment Telescope and AMECare.
• Taylor Hobson is part of the Ultra Precision Technologies Division of AMETEK, Inc. which is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices.

Website: www.taylor-hobson.com