Industrial Placement Mechanical Engineer

At RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defence company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defence industry.

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join us for a 12 Month Industrial Placement. As a Mechanical Engineer on Industrial Placement, you will be responsible for providing engineering support and working in a group primarily consisting of mechanical design engineers. You will participate in projects for the design of mechanical and opto-mechanical hardware to support visual display products with guidance from technical leads.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Creation of assembly drawings, detailed manufacturing drawings, bills of materials and technical documentation in accordance with company quality procedures.
• Update drawings and documentation from vendor and installation feedback.
• Review specifications and other data to develop preliminary mechanical layouts leading to detail design.
• Contribute to the development of new products as well as modify existing products or processes to increase efficiency or improve performance.
• Liaison with internal customers, equipment suppliers and subcontractors associated with programs.
• Contribute to internal design reviews and be prepared to present design.

Basic Qualifications:

• Studying for a degree (or equivalent qualification) in Mechanical Engineering.
• Able to multi-task and prioritise own work.
• Ability to build strong relationships and be a team player.
• A can do, find a way, attitude.
• Experience of delivering high quality work to a deadline.
• Creativity, initiative, diplomacy, self-motivation and self-confidence.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; specifically the use of Microsoft Excel to filter, clean, identify, analyse and interpret trends or patterns in data.

Preferred Experience:

• 3-D CAD experience using an industry recognised product. SolidWorks will be the software used for mechanical design and detailing.
• Familiarity with relevant components of BS8888 which are required to produce CAD drawings for manufacture.
• Understanding of material properties and manufacturing processes required for machined and fabricated parts.

What We Offer:

In return we offer a benefits package which includes a competitive base salary as well as 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays. You will have access to an Employee Assistance Programme, ability to buy and sell holidays, employee discounts, a fantastic pension scheme, discounted gym membership and much, much more.

In addition, you will be part of our graduate programme, designed to support your development both professionally and personally. The programme offers exposure to a wide range of the business, and opportunities to grow your network through attending a range of exciting Early Careers and STEM events. You will be supported by experienced colleagues while building valuable connections that will enhance your career progression and broaden your understanding of how your work delivers impact across the organisation.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.