Engineering Placement Scheme

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Engineering Placement Scheme

We don’t build cars, we enable cars to be built. Combining technical know-how with hands-on expertise, our engineers define the processes and facilities needed to achieve production objectives. We procure and install them to achieve maximum output and continue to support all areas of the manufacturing operation, ensuring the seamless production of some 500,000 cars every year. It’s a key function offering a full spectrum of career opportunities covering Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Automotive and Chemical Engineering.

You will be involved in a full range of activities from minor repairs and improvements to major projects and new product launches. Whatever your area, you’ll be combining hands-on engineering with project co-ordination, teamwork, support, leadership and extensive communication amongst other departments. Support is always on hand when you need it, but with the guidance of skilled and experienced engineers, and your own natural ability, you’ll soon find yourself meeting challenges head on and dealing with all situations that arise.

Key benefits Fitness centre - Paid overtime and time in lieu, Sports and leisure complex, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays, Travel opportunities (dependent on role)

What you’ll need

• Must be studying a STEM related degree
• Are able to partake in a 13 month placement as part of their course
• A willingness to learn with a passion for Engineering
• Strong analytical skills to assist with root-cause studies
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Creative and forward thinking
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced organisation
• A good working knowledge of MS Office applications and CAD systems

What you’ll be doing

Your responsibilities will be dependent on which section of the Engineering Department you will work in. These include:

• Current Model Engineering and Production Support
• Quality Improvement
• Cost Reduction
• Facility Efficiency Improvements
• New Model Introduction and Facility Planning
• Vehicle Design for Manufacture
• Strategic Planning
• Quality Assurance
• Health and Safety

About Nissan UK

Real exposure. Real Challenges. Real responsibility.

Joining a global company means you become part of an established network of collaborative locations. Nissan in the UK is split across four key localities; London, Cranfield, Sunderland and Maple Cross. Each location has a specific area of focus, which influence the schemes available within them. For example, Cranfield and London are focused on R&D and new product development, our Sunderland site is the giant of our UK manufacturing operations and Maple Cross is our Sales & Marketing hub and. Life is invigorating and exciting at Nissan. Each location has its own character and routine, driven by the shared goal of ongoing innovation and improvement. You will find yourself part of a team working together to shape the future of automotive mobility.

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