Graduate Mechanical Engineer

Job title:

Graduate Mechanical Engineer

Company

Leonardo

Job description

Job Description:Job Description:At Leonardo we have an opportunity for graduates to join the Radar and Advanced Targeting line of business as Mechanical Engineers working in either our design or analysis teams.Your role as a Leonardo Graduate Mechanical Engineer will be to support the design and development of our world leading radar and electro-optic products under the guidance of experienced Mechanical Engineers. Our newly reconfigured graduate scheme will enable you to learn how to use state-of-the-art methods, technology and tools to explore all aspects of the product lifecycle, including stress and thermal analysis, requirements analysis, design, implementation, test, build and product support. You will have the opportunity to rotate through different projects and phases of the product lifecycle in order to accelerate your competency development. You will interface with customers (internal and external) on many factors within the design and work closely with Engineers from other disciplines as well as liaising with Project Managers and Procurement on helping ensure schedule and cost are met.Our 18 month Graduate ProgrammeJoining the Leonardo Graduate Scheme is the opportunity to be part of the next generation of our business. As a Graduate you will join us on £33,000 with a welcome bonus and could receive a generous Temporary Accommodation Allowance if you move more than 40 miles away from home for the role.You will be provided with a wealth of development opportunities in both virtual and applied working environments. On our programme you will engage with challenging and exciting project work and deliver innovative business or technical solutions as part of a team of subject matter experts. Throughout the programme you will receive coaching and support from your team to achieve your objectives as well as your personal development goals. We are committed to developing our graduates into leading technical or business professionals, and as such we will also support you through your preferred route for chartership.At Leonardo we value individuals who continuously demonstrate a dedication to their personal development, and this is no different for our graduates. We have partnered with Coursera and LinkedIn online training platforms that offers around 4,000 courses you can sign up to, according to your professional and personal interests. Self-directed learning thrives in this environment.As a Graduate Mechanical Engineer you will:

• Contribute directly to the development and delivery of our cutting edge Radar, Laser and Infra-red countermeasure products as either a member of one of our Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) or as a member of our central analysis team.
• Influence your own development towards attaining Mechanical Engineer level through the Graduate Development Programme with the support of your line manager.
• Receive training in both technical, management and soft skills which are tailored to the particular role and area of the business you are in.
• The opportunity to accelerate competency attainment through rotational placements around different projects or stages of the product lifecycle, to enable you to become a well-rounded engineer.
• As part of the accredited Institution of Mechanical Engineers Mentored Professional Development Scheme, you will be assigned a Mentor and invited to attend group graduate-based events, which will provide you with an opportunity to network with your peers and share best practices. Their aim is to develop your skills so that you can reach your full potential whilst working towards becoming a Chartered Engineer.
• Continue professional development throughout your career through formal training, site visits, internal awareness sessions, learning from more experienced engineers and keeping up to date with the latest technical developments, both internal to Leonardo and in wider industry.

In either of these roles, you will be asked to learn the skills required to become a professional Mechanical design or analysis Engineer, while exploring new techniques and sharing any new best practices amongst your team. Throughout this development, you will be working to timescales, contributing across a multi-disciplined team and undertaking day-to-day engineering activities with some guidance and support. Finally, you will be expected understand why decisions are made in a technical project and their relationship to project success criteria.What we need from you:

• All of our roles require (a) a minimum of a 2:1 Master’s degree from an IMechE accredited degree course, or (b) a higher degree, such as a MSc or PhD.
• Relevant Mechanical engineering work experience, such as summer placements or internships.
• Experience with technical writing and project planning.
• Strong analytical, modelling skills and laboratory skills.
• Evidence of successfully working in a team.
• Strong in-person and remote communication skills
• Experience of CAD modelling tools such as PTC Creo or similar parametric modellers are desirable.

For the Graduate Mechanical Engineer role, the acceptable degrees are typically:

• Mechanical Engineering
• Computer Aided Mechanical Engineering
• Aero-Mechanical Engineering
• Aeronautical Engineering
• Product Design Engineering

Security ClearanceYou must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit :Candidates unlikely to be successful in achieving for security clearance, such as not holding a UK residence for five years, will not be considered.Life at LeonardoWith a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Flexible Working: Flexible hours with possibility of some hybrid working.
• Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
• Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
• Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
• Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member

Please note that in order to apply for this opportunity you must be eligible for UK Security Clearance. Normally this is to the level of Security Check (typically known as “SC”) for our business which includes having a minimum of five years permanent residency in the UK.At Leonardo, we are strongly committed to supporting all our people, and, as society and the environment we work in changes, our approach to Inclusion and Diversity continues to evolve and adapt to reflect this. A culture of inclusion goes on to create an environment for greater collaboration, innovation and opportunities to develop as an organisation. If you are willing and able to commit to giving your best performance, you will find Leonardo a very rewarding place to work!Primary Location: GB – EdinburghContract Type: PermanentHybrid Working: Hybrid

Expected salary

Location

Edinburgh

Job date

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 01:37:09 GMT

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