Industrial Placement Programme – Mechanical Design

Evolito Limited; Bicester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

30 days annual leave (pro rata)

Dedicated mentoring and development

Real project ownership

Job summary

Evolito, based in Oxfordshire, offers a 12-month Mechanical Design Industrial Placement. You will work with experienced engineers on live customer projects, contributing to design and development of components for electric propulsion products.

You'll produce 3D CAD models and drawings, support from concept to manufacture and verification, and receive mentoring to develop technical and professional skills. This placement is ideal for students in mechanical or aerospace engineering seeking

Qualifications

• Enrolling in Mechanical, Aerospace or Electro-Mechanical Engineering and must complete an industrial placement year.
• Experience with 3D CAD software (NX/CATIA/SolidWorks) is preferred.
• Practical, analytical, collaborative mindset with willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and development of components and assemblies for electric propulsion products.
• Produce and modify 3D CAD models, 2D engineering drawings and supporting technical documentation.
• Support projects from requirements and concept development through to manufacture, testing and verification.
• Assist with material selection, design for manufacture and prototype build activities.
• Contribute to design reviews, DFMEAs, development testing and technical investigations.

Skills

3D CAD proficiency

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Electro-Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

CATIA

SolidWorks

Job description

Evolito | Oxfordshire | 12 months

Help Shape the Future of Flight Ready to gain hands-on experience developing the next generation of aerospace technology? At Evolito, we're developing world-leading electric propulsion technology that is transforming aviation and helping create a more sustainable future. Our high-performance electric motors and controllers power some of the most exciting aerospace innovations, from electric aircraft to advanced unmanned aerial vehicles. If you're an enthusiastic engineering student looking for a placement that offers real responsibility, exciting technical challenges and the opportunity to learn from industry experts, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll do

As a member of our 12-month Mechanical Design Industrial Placement Programme, you'll work alongside experienced engineers on live customer projects from day one.

• Contribute to the design and development of components and assemblies for electric propulsion products
• Produce and modify 3D CAD models, 2D engineering drawings and supporting technical documentation
• Support projects from requirements and concept development through to manufacture, testing and verification
• Assist with material selection, design for manufacture and prototype build activities
• Contribute to design reviews, DFMEAs, development testing and technical investigations
• Receive mentoring and support throughout the programme

You could be involved in projects across:

• Mechanical Design 3D CAD Modelling & Engineering Drawings
• Product Development Design for Manufacture & Assembly
• Prototype Build & Development Testing
• Design Verification
• Engineering Risk Assessment & DFMEA

What we’re looking for

• Are studying Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electro-Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Need to complete an industrial placement year as part of their course
• Have a good understanding of fundamental engineering principles and an interest in product development
• Have some experience using a 3D CAD package such as Siemens NX, CATIA or SolidWorks
• Are practical, analytical, collaborative and eager to learn

Why Evolito?

This isn't a placement where you'll be sitting on the sidelines. You'll become part of a team of talented engineers working at the forefront of electric aviation. You'll be trusted to contribute, encouraged to innovate and supported to develop both technically and professionally. By the end of your placement, you'll have gained valuable industry experience, built your professional network and developed skills that will help launch your engineering career.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 30 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Dedicated mentoring and development support
• Real project ownership and responsibility
• Experience in one of the UK's fastest-growing private technology companies

Ready to launch your career? Join us and help develop the technologies that will define the next era of aviation.

Application Deadline: 9 November 2026
Interviews: December 2026 to January 2027

Are you Evolito? We're driven by a shared passion for engineering excellence and sustainable mobility. Our unique technology enables us to fast-track the adoption of electric propulsion in aerospace. By accelerating the growth of electric propulsion, we will help revolutionise personal mobility and transform our towns and cities with clean, noise-free electric air transportation. As part of our growth, we are looking for passionate, talented people join the team and help transform the way we travel.