Mechanical Engineering Industrial Placement - 2022 Intake

by GSK

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Deadline: 17th October 2021
Salary: £21,000
Length: Placement (10 Months+)
Roles: Engineering, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering
Location: East of England, North East, Scotland, South East
City: Barnard Castle, Maidenhead, Montrose, Ware

Mechanical Engineering Industrial Placement

Degree Requirements:

Must be studying an IMechE accredited undergraduate degree. You will have completed a minimum of 2 years of your undergraduate degree but will not have graduated at the start of your placement. You will be expected to provide evidence from your university to show you will be an undergraduate student for the duration of the placement year.

A Mechanical Engineering placement in one of our manufacturing sites will give you hands on practical application of the theory from university. Our sites produce a huge mix of different products, from tablets and inhalers to toothpaste and mouthwash.

During your placement with us, you’ll gain experience in areas such as:

  • Developing a thorough understanding of the equipment, plant and processes used at the site including mechanical design of systems and the ability to problem solve.
  • Supporting delivery of the Mechanical, Inspection and Reliability programmes.
  • Investigating new engineering technologies to improve plant and maintenance techniques.
  • Development and implementation of maintenance best practice
  • Specifying new equipment and components
  • Performing root cause analysis investigations
  • Contributing to safety and quality risk assessments
  • Carrying out continuous improvement activities to ensure good manufacturing practice
  • Developing skills for leading and managing groups of peers or contractors to achieve the above.
  • Developing skills in project management and planning
  • Experience a range of manufacturing processes, such as: dry blending, milling, enzyme extraction, solids separation, evaporation, powder mixing and transfer, granulation, coring, tablet compression, film coating of tablets, roller compaction, milling, tablet or bottle filling.

Whichever role you go into you will be applying the skills you already have and developing new skills such as; team working, effective communication and time management. You will work with and learn from an experienced team of multi-disciplined engineers. They will coach and mentor you during your year to help you achieve your potential.

You’ll need:

  • A passion for engineering in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
  • Attention to detail
  • Strong analytical skills
  • To be organised with a drive to get things done
  • To be a team player
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Excel / Data skills
  • An interest in digital solutions will be required for some roles
  • Able to demonstrate qualities aligned with GSK Values and Expectations.

About GSK

GSK are a science-led global healthcare company that researches and develops innovative Pharmaceuticals and Vaccines products. Our challenging and inspiring mission is to enable people to do more, feel better and live longer by developing innovative products and improving access to healthcare for patients around the world.

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