Student Placement - Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineer (Manufacturing Department)

AMETEK, Inc.; Leicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company in Leicester is offering a year-long internship for a Student Placement as a Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineer. This role involves supporting the Manufacturing Engineering team by developing processes, implementing engineering solutions, and ensuring quality standards. Ideal candidates should be enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering degree with strong problem-solving and communication skills. The company promotes a friendly working environment and offers competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary and 25 days holiday

Generous matched pension scheme

Life assurance

Option to join private health plan

Enhanced maternity pay

Mentoring and guidance for accreditation

Perkbox rewards app

Employee referral scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Free onsite parking

Inclusive workforce

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering program with expected 2:1 classification.

Responsibilities

• Implement robust engineering processes.
• Develop manufacturing processes to optimise output.
• Generate engineering solutions for product launch.
• Support key business projects.
• Introduce quality improvements.
• Resolve manufacturing issues.

Skills

CAD knowledge (SolidWorks preferably)

Numerical analysis skills

Strong communicator

Commitment to deadlines

Ability to work independently

Flexibility and adaptability

Excellent verbal and written communication

Education

BEng or MEng Mechanical Engineering degree (or equivalent)

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Title: Student Placement - Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineer (Manufacturing Department)

Location: Leicester, LEC, GB, LE49JD

Business Unit: Taylor Hobson

Posting Date: Oct 14, 2025

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

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

This role will introduce the successful applicants to the lifecycle of product design down to nanometer scale measurement via the New Product Development, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing and Engineering Change processes. Responsibilities include:

• 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:

The successful applicant should have a can-do, open-minded approach to problem solving. In addition, desirable skills are:

• 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

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions servinga diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.0 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 21,000 colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual,Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK (NYSE:AME) isa component of the S&P 500. Visit www.ametek.com for more information.