Engine Build Placement

Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains; Overstone; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collective bonus scheme

Lease car scheme

36 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Staff discounts

Job summary

Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains in Overstone offers a graduate engineering scheme that places you with our build teams to gain hands-on experience assembling critical components and working on mechanical, electronic, and hybrid products.

You will receive training on Siemens NX CAD, engage in design activities, and contribute to continuous improvements while collaborating across departments in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• On track to achieve a minimum of a 2:1 in Electrical, Electronics, or Mechanical Automotive degree.
• Ideally experience with Siemens NX or Visual Basic.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with our experienced build teams on a variety of mechanical, electronic, and hybrid products.
• Gain hands-on experience assembling and building critical components.
• Receive training on Siemens NX CAD software and be involved in design activities.
• Participate in designing and procuring innovative ideas to improve our build process and procedures.
• Engage with the team to suggest continuous improvements to product reliability and quality.
• Collaborate across departments in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment where no two days are the same.
• Bring fresh ideas and innovative thinking to help solve engineering challenges and enhance our competitive edge.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptable

Education

Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical Automotive degree (2:1)

Tools

Siemens NX CAD

Visual Basic

Job description

• Work closely with our experienced build teams on a variety of mechanical, electronic, and hybrid products.
• Gain hands‑on experience assembling and building critical components.
• Receive training on Siemens NX CAD software and be involved in design activities.
• Participate in designing and procuring innovative ideas to improve our build process and procedures.
• Engage with the team to suggest continuous improvements to product reliability and quality.
• Collaborate across departments in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment where no two days are the same.
• Bring fresh ideas and innovative thinking to help solve engineering challenges and enhance our competitive edge.

What We Offer

• Work in a state‑of‑the‑art Research and Development centre alongside some of Formula 1's best engineers.
• Exposure to real F1 engineering drawings and CAD models of cutting‑edge products.
• Opportunity to engage in exciting technological challenges across mechanical, electronic, and hybrid systems., + Within this we would like to learn as much about you as possible. Tell us about your hobbies and passions related and unrelated to the scheme or degree you are studying as this will help you stand out against candidates that may have the same qualifications and grades as you.
• + Please remember to list the grades you have achieved against the respective qualifications, employment and project experience. + As part of our Diversity and Inclusion policy please do not put a photo of yourself on your CV.
• Your application will be screened by HR and the hiring manager
• If successful you will be invited to attend an Assessment Centre which will take place in January 2027.
• If successful, your scheme will start in August/September 2027.
  A curious, tenacious, and driven individual eager to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• On track to achieve a minimum of a 2:1 in an Electrical, Electronics, or Mechanical Automotive degree.
• Ideally, previous experience with Siemens NX or Visual Basic.
• Creative and innovative mindset to overcome engineering challenges.
• Adaptable and resilient, able to handle the pressures of being race‑ready.
• A strong team player with excellent communication skills - able to engage effectively with senior managers and peers alike.
• While an interest in cars or racing isn't required, a thirst for knowledge and willingness to learn is essential.
• Willingness to go the extra mile to help the team succeed.
  A salary of £30,000 per annum.
• Collective bonus scheme.
• Company lease car scheme.
• 36 days annual leave.
• Access to a generous pension scheme.
• A range of other benefits and staff discounts.