Design Engineer jobs in United Kingdom

Engineering Placements 2026/27

DESIGN ENGINEER PLACEMENT

Location: Multimatic Technical Centre Europe, Thetford, Norfolk, United Kingdom

Are you looking for a 10-month industrial placement as part of your university course? Placements start in August 2026 completing in June 2027.

Company Overview:

Multimatic is a global automotive supply company providing hardware and engineering services to OEMs around the world. Multimatic Technical Centre Europe (MTCE) is a leading supplier of engineering and vehicle development services to major automotive OEMs and a growing number of niche vehicle manufacturers. Specialties include suspension systems, vehicle dynamics, carbon fibre structural components, and mechanisms. Our separate Electronics Systems division builds the ECUs that drives these products!

Position Overview:

MTCE is currently seeking to recruit reliable and energetic placement students for our next 2026/27 cohort to join the engineering team delivering OEM, motorsport and niche vehicle design solutions. As a placement student you complete a rotational programme experiencing different departments such as Testing, Analysis, Design, Production and Quality.

You will then join one of the Design Departments which will give you exposure to a wide spectrum of projects across the business. As a Design Engineer, you will be involved in the concept and development of cutting-edge automotive parts and assemblies. This ranges from packaging and structural requirements to the detail design, modelling and drafting of precision components.

The duration of the placement is 10 months.

Key Requirements:

CAD literateStrong ability to prove out design ideas using engineering toolsAbility to conduct engineering calculations using MS Office software and in-house toolsExcellent report writing and results interpretation skills, including presentationsAwareness of vehicle suspension and hydraulicsPassionate about the automotive or motorsports industriesDriven to achieve world class results in a high-tempo environmentFlexibility to work on a variety of tasks as and when requiredAbility to work to all relevant company guidelines and proceduresExperience of Siemens NX or Catia could be an advantage, but not a requirement

Why choose a placement at Multimatic?

At Multimatic you will have the opportunity to work on interesting and varied projects from day oneExposure to world-class automotive engineering projectsYou will be able to experience life in different departments helping you find out what you enjoy and where your skills fit bestYou will be part of a great team, involved in collaborative work and projectsYou will have a chance to understand the whole engineering process – from design conception, analysis, manufacture, to testing of the completed componentsYou will be supported by experienced managers who are experts in their fieldAssistance with IMechE membership and mentoring

The ideal candidates for these positions will be on track for a high-level BEng or MEng degree in Mechanical, Automotive Engineering or similar. Candidates will need to demonstrate a passion and drive to become a world class engineer.

All positions are subject to proof of entitlement to work in UK. Candidates must be willing to travel, if required, and should hold a current passport. A driving licence would be highly advantageous.

Please note we are looking to close applications for this fantastic opportunity at the end of October 2025.

If you are interested in this position, apply by sending us your cover letter and resume.We thank all interested candidates in advance; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.As part of our commitment to ensuring our employment practices are fair, accessible, and inclusive of persons with disabilities, recruitment-related accommodations for disabilities, are available upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process for applicants with disabilities.

To learn more about Multimatic, check out our youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psOjJIh3t90

If you are interested in this position, apply by sending us your cover letter and resume.

We thank all interested candidates in advance; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

As part of our commitment to ensuring our employment practices are fair, accessible, and inclusive of persons with disabilities, recruitment-related accommodations for disabilities, are available upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process for applicants with disabilities.For more detail, salary and company information, use the apply link