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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
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Location: Leicester
Job Description:
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
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Posted: April 28th, 2026