Job Purpose
We are excited to offer keen Year In Industry placement student candidates a 12-month engineering placement for 2026, designed to provide a dynamic and immersive experience to help us improve the business from within the engineering function. This placement will focus on a dedicated engineering internship project aimed at transforming how we use our engineering data to drive our customer-facing business systems and product standardisation initiatives. The activities focus on a core part of supporting the company’s digital roadmap.
Job Dimensions
Project Focus:
- The successful candidate will lead enhancement of our engineering data utilization, impacting our customer-facing business systems. This revolves around:
- Developing and implementing data-driven solutions for product selection and specification.
- Enhancing pricing and quotation systems.
- Automating design systems and contributing to standardization efforts.
Technical Development:
- Throughout the placement, the successful candidate will gain in-depth knowledge of rotating equipment, specifically pumps and their sealing applications. This includes:
- Understanding various makes, models, sizes, and applications.
- Learning about user industries, legacy and modern standards.
- Mastering mechanical seal selection, application, installation, and design fitment.
Data-Driven Problem Solving:
- Engage in data-driven engineering problem solving, utilizing analytical tools and methodologies to derive insights and solutions from engineering data.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Work closely with departments such as Sales, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Business Assurance to ensure project success and compliance with customer specifications.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Education:
- University students pursuing a BEng or MEng (or similar) in mechanical, chemical, design engineering, or related fields with an option to take Year In Industry placement.
Skills & Knowledge:
- Strong grasp of engineering theory and practical application.
- Proficiency in mathematical, design, and practical skills.
- Technical versatility and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Character:
- Passionate about delivering exceptional customer service.
- Eager to contribute to continuous improvement.
- Curious, determined, and self-motivated.
- Positive, encouraging, and professional.
What Do We Offer?
- Opportunity to work with a team of highly qualified and motivated engineers.
- Experience in a successful and rapidly expanding company known for technology and innovation.
- Real-world job experience in a professional engineering environment, allowing you to earn while you learn.
- Insight into the full operational process of a global engineering company.
- Support for EngTech registration for future IEng & CEng applications with IMechE or other Professional Engineering Institutions.
- Potential for full-time employment upon successful completion of the degree course.
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