Temporary Industrial Placement – Design Engineer (DE402)

Triumph Motorcycles; Hinckley; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Early finish on Fridays

Discount Triumph clothing

Free tea & coffee

Job summary

Triumph Motorcycles in Hinckley is seeking a dynamic Temporary Industrial Placement - Design Engineer to join our design team. This year-long placement offers hands-on experience across 3D CAD design, technical drawing, and testing within a thriving engineering environment.

As part of the placement, you will collaborate with Purchasing, Quality, Assembly and Manufacturing, and develop communication and collaboration skills while under the guidance of Chartered mentors.

Qualifications

• Studying for an IMechE-accredited engineering degree that meets the academic requirements for Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.
• Able to work on-site in Hinckley 5 days per week.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test a broad range of skills, including 3D CAD design, technical drawing creation, and potentially development testing and computer simulation activities such as FEA.
• Work closely with external suppliers and internal departments, including Purchasing, Quality, Assembly, and Manufacturing, developing key industry communication and collaboration skills.

Skills

3D CAD design

Technical drawing

FEA

Communication skills

Education

IMechE-accredited engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Temporary Industrial Placement – Design Engineer (DE402)

The Original British Motorcycling Company.

Temporary Industrial Placement - Design Engineer.

At Triumph, our employees are the heartbeat of our business. From the design department in Hinckley to the workshops of our dealers, everyone at Triumph works with passion and pride on the award-winning motorcycles that excite and engage our customers.

We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Temporary Industrial Placement - Design Engineer to join our innovative team in Hinckley. This is a unique opportunity for an engineering student to develop and test a broad range of skills in a thriving environment. As a Design Engineer Student Placement, you will immerse yourself in essential engineering processes

Please note: This position is for Undergraduates looking for a Placement Year within their course for the academic year 2027/28 only.

We offer a range of benefits to our industrial placement students, including:

• A strong track record of industrial placement students progressing to full-time positions after graduation.
• Access to our IMechE accredited Monitored Professional Development Scheme (MPDS), supported by a network of Chartered mentors dedicated to your growth.
• Free parking, early finish on Fridays, discounted canteen, free tea & coffee, discounted Triumph clothing, and more.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and test a broad range of skills, including 3D CAD design, technical drawing creation, and potentially development testing and computer simulation activities such as FEA.
• You will work closely with external suppliers and internal departments, including Purchasing, Quality, Assembly, and Manufacturing, developing key industry communication and collaboration skills.

Skill and qualifications:

• Studying for an IMechE-accredited engineering degree that meets the academic requirements for Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.
• Able to work on-site in Hinckley 5 days per week.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages.
• Self-motivated, resilient, and adaptable, with the ability to follow instructions, work under pressure, and communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.

Full details of the job description and person specification can be found in the downloadable job files.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.