Hands-on Summer Mechanical Engineering Placement – Basildon

Leonardo S.p.A.; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave pro rata

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Mental health support

Online courses access (Coursera/Linked

Job summary

Leonardo S.p.A. in Basildon, United Kingdom, invites applications for a Mechanical Engineering Summer Placement. You will join a multi-disciplinary team of engineers on real projects within the Defence domain, gaining hands-on experience from day one.

The programme runs June–August 2027. You will spend at least three days per week on site, receiving coaching and opportunities to progress to further placements or a Graduate Development programme.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar field.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills across mediums (written, verbal, digital).
• Experience from project work or placements in industry is beneficial, but not essential.
• Willingness to learn and develop professionally.

Responsibilities

• Support the Mechanical Engineering Team in delivering technical solutions that meet customer needs.
• Create and present design data to the department’s best practices and industry-leading tool sets.
• Deliver detailed designs including numerical calculations and tolerance studies.
• Produce manufacturing data packs in line with BS8888 and GD&T requirements.
• Generate parts, assemblies and mechanisms within the constraints defined by the Mechanical Lead.
• Contribute to meeting cost, schedule and quality demands.

Skills

Self-motivation

Communication skills

Stakeholder relations

Adaptability

Problem solving

Project experience

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

GD&T

Job description

Leonardo S.p.A. in Basildon, United Kingdom, invites applications for a Mechanical Engineering Summer Placement. You will join a multi-disciplinary team of engineers on real projects within the Defence domain, gaining hands-on experience from day one.

The programme runs June–August 2027. You will spend at least three days per week on site, receiving coaching and opportunities to progress to further placements or a Graduate Development programme.