Student Mechanical Design Engineer

We specialise in the design and manufacture of high-quality fire detection solutions that protect people from fire in over 100 countries around the world.

At Apollo, we are always on the lookout for passionate people who want to make a difference. We seek talented and motivated individuals who want a rewarding and challenging career within an internationally renowned fire detection company.

Help grow a safer, cleaner, healthier future for everyone, every day.

Student Mechanical Design Engineer - 1 Year Placement

Here at Apollo, we make smart devices that keep people safe from fire every second of every day. We are proud of our reputation for being a leading global manufacturer in the market for high quality fire detection solutions.

We have an exciting opportunity to join us for a student placement as a Student Mechanical Design Engineer.

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• To design innovative life safety products that are optimised for high volume manufacturing, manual and automated assembly, quality, robustness, reliability and ease of installation.
  
• Develop design knowledge of high-volume plastic injection moulded components and small metal fabrications.
  
• Participate in DFMEAs and improve designs to remove any risks.
  
• Be involved in simulations such as Finite Element Analysis (Static & Dynamic), Computational Fluid Dynamics, Raytracing, Tolerance analysis and mould flow analysis to optimise designs before manufacture.
  
• Follow departmental processes to ensure all designs and decisions are accurately documented.
  
• Resolve design issues for new and existing product designs.
  
• Identify, evaluate & introduce new technologies or materials where appropriate.
  
• Use Solidworks part & assembly modelling tools to create new designs and document with 2D Drafting.
  
• Update product documentation through the Design Change Order process and using a Product Lifecycle Management system.
  
• Checking your own work as well as other team member’s drawings and documentation for errors.
  
• To multi-task in a demanding and evolving environment.
  
• Organise and maintain existing engineering records.
  
• Construct prototypes and confirm designs with project team.
  
• Perform physical testing on engineering prototypes.
  
• Ensure components and assemblies adhere to applicable industry and business standards.
  
• Work closely with our Labs team to ensure that our Products are robustly tested against all Regulations and expected Environmental conditions.
  

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• Completed 2 years of study and courses in relevant engineering subjects.
  
• Knowledge and enthusiasm for coding.
  
• Great communication skills, flexible attitude and a passion for innovation.
  
• Good organisation skills and be comfortable working with some degree of uncertainty.
  

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• Flexi-start and finish times (1pm finish on a Friday available).
  
• Optional 9‑day fortnight.
  
• Training and professional development.
  
• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 10.5% (subject to conditions).
  
• Health cash plan – contribution towards health care costs.
  
• EAP Workplace options.
  
• Life insurance – 3 times salary and up to 6 times if you have dependents.
  
• 24/7 support Healthline.
  
• Free electric car charging.
  
• Free onsite parking.
  
• Subsidised canteen.
  

If this sounds like a role that you would be interested in, then we would love to hear from you!

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Apollo Fire Detectors offer a comprehensive compensation package and a wide range of health and wellness benefits. (*As we are a global company, packages can differ depending on the area/role*)

Work‑life Balance – Flexi start and finish times, 1pm finish on a Friday available. Optional 9‑day fortnight, 50/50 WFH suitable for most UK indirect roles.

Paternal Leave – 14 weeks of paid parental leave (new parents) and phased return to work for those parents who take extended leave.*available to all staff

Enhanced Pension – Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 10.5% (subject to conditions).*available to all UK staff

EV Scheme – Salary sacrifice car lease plan (Electric/Hybrid) and free electric car charging *available to all UK staff

Health and Wellbeing – Health cash plan, 24/7 support Healthline, in‑house Occupational Health, comprehensive menopause package *available to all UK staff

Plus many more…

With locations in Havant, and Alton on the UK South Coast, we operate through regional offices in the UK and Germany that support our network of partners and distributors on all five continents.

Warren, Senior Technical Support Engineer, 30+ years at Apollo – "I love the 9‑day fortnight because it gives me extra time to manage childcare and balance life while my husband is away in the Navy. It’s been a game‑changer for work‑life balance and family time!"

Kae, Requirements Engineer – "It’s fantastic that Apollo offers the option to buy more leave – a great sign that they value employee satisfaction and work‑life balance."

Mandy, Business Technology Partner – "Having access to a specialist menopause clinic was a real benefit of working for Apollo."

If this role isn’t quite right for you, let our talent team know you’re interested in future opportunities in your field.