Student Placement - Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineer (Manufacturing Department)

Location: Leicester, LEC, GB, LE49JD

Business Unit: Taylor Hobson

Posting Date: Mar 9, 2026

Job Description:

Two exciting and dynamic roles within the Manufacturing Engineering team have arisen in the form of a year‑long internship as Manufacturing Placement Engineers.

This role will introduce the successful applicants to the lifecycle of product design down to nanometer scale measurement via the New Product Development, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing and Engineering Change processes. Responsibilities include:

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• Implement robust engineering process.
  
• Develop manufacturing processes to optimise output and efficiency.
  
• Generate and implement engineering solutions to take products from development to full production.
  
• Support key business projects.
  
• Introduce creative quality improvements to achieve “Right First Time” standards.
  
• Investigate and evaluate test equipment improvements resulting in an increase in test equipment reliability and efficiency.
  
• Resolve manufacturing problems.
  
• Review processes to seek opportunities to implement automation.
  

The successful applicant should have a can‑do, open‑minded approach to problem solving. In addition, desirable skills are:

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• CAD knowledge (SolidWorks preferably).
  
• Numerical analysis skills.
  
• Strong communicator through various mediums.
  
• Commitment to deadlines and targets.
  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  
• Flexibility and adaptability in a challenging environment.
  
• Excellent communicator, both verbally and written.
  

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• Enrolled in a BEng or MEng Mechanical Engineering degree (or equivalent) with an expected 2:1 classification as a minimum.
  

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• A fun, relaxed and supportive working environment.
  
• 1pm Friday finish.
  
• Competitive salary and 25 days holiday including Christmas.
  
• Fantastic and supportive onboarding to ensure joiners are well integrated and comfortable at Taylor Hobson.
  
• Generous matched pension scheme.
  
• Life assurance.
  
• Option to join private health plan.
  
• Enhanced maternity pay.
  
• We are invested in developing your skills and will promote and encourage progression through the business.
  
• Mentoring and guidance for accreditation.
  
• Opportunity to get involved with charity and fundraising, which we are passionate about.
  
• Sports and Social Club – fun events and activities throughout the year including Christmas party.
  
• Perkbox – our rewards app offering discounts from a multitude of retailers, a GP service and a 24‑hour Employee Assistance Program to ensure the health and wellbeing of our employees.
  
• Employee referral scheme of £1000.
  
• Cycle to work scheme.
  
• An inclusive workforce.
  
• Free onsite parking, electric charging points and easy access to the city centre.
  

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• Established in 1886, Taylor Hobson is the world leader in surface and form metrology and developed the first Roundness and Surface Finish measuring instruments.
  
• We provide contact and non‑contact measurement solutions for the most demanding applications on a global basis, with a worldwide infrastructure to support our clients; we are a truly global ultra‑precision metrology company.
  
• We are pioneers, continually developing our products to meet the ever‑increasing demands of next generation technologies, particularly in Optics, Bearings, Space, Defence, Aerospace, Automotive, Medical and Renewable Energy technologies.
  
• Taylor Hobson's world leading brands include: Talyrond®, Form Talysurf®PGI, Form Talysurf®i‑Series, Surtronic®, LUPHOScan, Formalysurf®PGI Optics, Talyvel®, Autocollimators, Micro‑Alignment Telescope and AMECare.
  
• Taylor Hobson is part of the Ultra Precision Technologies Division of AMETEK, Inc. which is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices.
  
• Website: www.taylor-hobson.com