Manufacturing Engineer Placement Student

Octopus Energy; Portadown; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy supplier is seeking a passionate Manufacturing placement student to join their team in Portadown, Northern Ireland. You will support design and implementation of materials, refine manufacturing processes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Candidates should be enrolled in a mechanical or manufacturing engineering degree requiring a 12-month placement and possess good communication skills. This role offers valuable hands-on experience in a dynamic environment focused on sustainability and innovation.

Benefits

Flexible salary discussions

Unique company culture

Recognition as a top employer

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled on a university degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering requiring a 12-month placement.
• Ability to be on-site every day at our Portadown heat pump factory.
• Good communication skills.
• Clear and concise writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on support to design and implement material presentation.
• Study and refine manufacturing processes.
• Design and build manufacturing aids/jigs.
• Design and implementation of engineering systems and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams.
• Drive a continuous improvement ethic.
• Conduct process validation studies.

Skills

Hands-on support

Good communication skills

Clear and concise writing

Education

Currently enrolled in a university degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering

Job description

At Octopus Energy, we're on a mission to revolutionise the energy industry. We believe energy should be affordable, green, and easy for everyone. As a rapidly growing renewable energy supplier, we're looking for talented individuals to join our dynamic team. If you're passionate about sustainability, innovation, and making a positive impact, we'd love to hear from you.

We are seeking a passionate placement student to join our growing team at Octopus Energy-garde’s heat pump factory in Portadown, Northern Ireland.

As a Manufacturing placement student, you will play a crucial role with the use of manufacturing principles and practices to improve manufacturing equipment and processes.

What you will do

• Hands on support to design and implement material presentation
• Study and refine manufacturing processes
• Design and build manufacturing aids/jigs
• Design and implementation of engineering systems and infrastructure
• Collaborate with cross functional teams, supporting problem solving investigations and the introduction of new products and processes
• Drive a continuous improvement ethic
• Process validation studies

What you will need

• Currently enrolled on a university degree in a mechanical orischun manufacturing engineering and requiring a 12‑month placement.
• Ability to be on‑site every day at our Portadown heat pump factory (37.5 Hrs)
• Good communication skills
• Clear and concise writing skills
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Why else you'll love it here

• 💰 Wondering what the salary for this role is? Just ask us! On a call with one of our recruiters it's something we always cover as we genuinely want to match your experience with the correct salary. The reason why we don't advertise is because we honestly have a degree of flexibility and would never want salary to be a reason why someone doesn't apply to Octopus - what's more important to us is finding the right octofit!
• 🎉Octopus Energy Group is aunique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co‑owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about! We were recently named the UK's top company to work for, and we ranked in the top ten in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. Our Group CEO, Greg has recorded a podcast about our culture and how we empower our people. We’ve also been placed in the top 10 companies for senior leadership.
• 🎁Visit our UK perks hub - Octopus Employee Benefits

If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you. 🚀

P.S. Our process usually takes up to 4 weeks, but we’ll always do our best to flex around what works for you. Along the way, you’ll chat with our recruitment team and your Recruiter will help you throughout different stages. Got any burning questions before then? Drop us a message at [e-mail] and we’d love to help!

Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. Need any specific accommodations? Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we’ll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic!

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