Manufacturing Engineer Placement Student
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16 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
At Octopus Energy were 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 were looking for talented individuals to join our dynamic team. If youre passionate about sustainability innovation and making a positive impact wed love to hear from you.
We are seeking a passionate placement student to join our growing team at Octopus Energys 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 or manufacturing engineering and requiring a 12-month placement.
- Ability to be on-site every day at our Portadown heat pump factory (37.5Hrs)
- Good communication skills
- Clear and concise writing skills
- In depth knowledge of working with hand/power tools
Why else youll love it here
Wondering what the salary for this role isJust ask us! On a call with one of our recruiters its something we always cover as we genuinely want to match your experience with the correct salary. The reason why we dont advertise is because we honestly have a degree of flexibility and would never want salary to be a reason why someone doesnt apply to Octopus - whats 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 UKs 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 recordeda podcast about our cultureand how we empower our people. Weve also been placed in thetop 10 companies for senior leadership
Visit our UK perks hub -Octopus Employee Benefits
If this sounds like you then wed love to hear from you.
P.S. Our process usually takes up to 4 weeks but well always do our best to flex around what works for you. Along the way youll 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 emailprotected and wed 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 any specific accommodationsWhether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference let us know and well do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic!
Studies have shown that some groups of people like women are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are if you like one of our jobs we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus were looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities an inclusive work environment and fairness for everyone.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- CNC Programming
- Lean
- Machining
- Tooling
- CAD
- CNC
- Assembly Experience
- SolidWorks
- Kaizen
- Manufacturing
About Company
Octopus customers pay less: Cheaper than price-cap prices, rewards for using less when the grid is stressed, and smart tariff savings for your home, car or battery
