Manufacturing and Quality Engineering Placement

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About Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains Ltd

Do you want a career where you work on projects that push the boundaries of your creativity and technical capabilities? Where your passion can help to push the boundaries of science and technology on the Formula 1 race track and the road?

At Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains we are responsible for the simulation, design, manufacture, assembly, testing and racing of the World Championship winning Formula 1 Hybrid Power Units used by the Mercedes AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 team. Our state of the art Hybrid Power Unit powered the Silver Arrows to win the Formula 1 World Constructors Championships in 2014, 2015 and 2016. We are also proud to supply power units to the Force India and Williams Martini Racing teams. In addition to this, we are also leading the transfer of state-of-the-art Formula 1 technology into the revolutionary Mercedes AMG Road Car “Project One”.

Manufacturing and Quality Engineering Placement

At Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains we offer a 12 month Manufacturing and Quality Engineering programme which will tap into your passion and determination to win, giving you a real opportunity to contribute to our success story. In Manufacturing we face the challenge of turning engineering designs into precision components in a fast paced environment. Our varied responsibilities include investigating new equipment, and processes, to refining existing production methods to improve quality, capacity or to reduce cost.

As a Manufacturing & Quality Placement Student you’ll have the opportunity to experience the manufacturing cycle from concept (design) to manufacturing and then, finally, quality inspection. You will be challenged to provide innovative solutions to real engineering issues we face on the track and you will develop a broader knowledge of manufacturing and quality principles, all whilst working on real engines components within tight deadlines.

As a team we pride ourselves on challenging and developing our Placement Students with a rotation plan which will provide exposure to a breadth of engineering within Formula 1. In addition to this, we are also leading the transfer of state-of-the-art Formula 1 technology into the revolutionary Mercedes AMG Road Car “Project One”. To do this you will have the following;

• The autonomy to actively contribute to your team, suggesting new methods of working, challenging existing methods if other options are available
• The opportunity to utilise your Catia skills, working with our designs and drawings
• Time working with our highly skilled engineers to create solutions in order to deliver our F1 and Automotive powertrains
• Access to the latest technology that will stretch your capability, knowledge and skills

What can we offer you?

We offer the opportunity to work in a state of the art Research and Development Centre, being involved in exciting technological challenges alongside some of Formula 1’s best engineers. You will get the opportunity to engineer solutions from a clean sheet, in world class facilities.

Our benefits package includes:

• A salary of £17,000
• Podium bonus – based on F1 results
• Company lease car scheme
• 36 days annual leave
• Pension scheme, offering a 10% employer contribution
• Access to private healthcare
• A variety of other benefits and staff discounts

What do we need from you?

• A curious, tenacious and driven individual with a hunger to work in a fast paced environment
• You’ll be on track to achieve a 2.1 degree or above in a relevant engineering subject
• An excellent understanding of engineering first principles
• Previous experience working with Catia would be desirable
• Practical, “hands-on” experience to complement your academic studies
• A team player, able to build relationships across manufacturing and the wider business
• A flexible and adaptable approach which will enable you to develop your skills
• An open and innovative mind, as most of the problems we solve are not run of the mill
• The courage to challenge and desire to be challenged, to expand your technical knowledge and skills with a focus on continuous improvement

What to do next:

• Submit your on-line application and CV
• Complete on-line psychometric testing
• Finally, if your application is successful you will be invited to attend an assessment centre. Assessment centre’s will take place between December 2017 – February 2018
• If successful your scheme will start on Monday 3rd September 2018

All hiring will be complete by the end of February 2018. Thank you for your patience while we consider your application.

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