Aerospace Mechanical Engineering Graduate

Job Description

At Leonardo, we have a fantastic new opportunity for an Aerospace Mechanical Engineering Graduate within the Engineering Department.

Joining the 2 year Leonardo Graduate Scheme is the opportunity to be part of the next generation of our business. As a Graduate you will join us on £33,000 with a welcome bonus and could receive a generous Temporary Accommodation Allowance if you move more than 40 miles away from home for the role.

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 7,000 are based in the UK.

As one of the leading helicopter manufacturers in the world, Leonardo Helicopters is part of the multi-national Leonardo Group of world class engineering companies. Leonardo Helicopters designs, develops and manufactures an unrivalled range of the most advanced helicopters, rotary wing technology, also developing mission and performance critical systems. Our helicopters are used extensively in civil and military roles worldwide. Primary operations are in the UK, Italy, Poland and the USA.

The Graduate Scheme will start with an Induction into Leonardo, as well as your placement area. You will be provided with a wealth of development opportunities in both virtual and applied working environments. On our programme you will engage with challenging and exciting project work and deliver innovative business or technical solutions as part of a team of subject matter experts. Throughout the programme you will receive coaching and support from your team to achieve your objectives as well as your personal development goals. We are committed to developing our graduates into leading technical or business professionals.

At Leonardo we value individuals who continuously demonstrate a dedication to their personal development, and this is no different for our graduates. We have partnered with Coursera & LinkedIn online training platforms that offers around 4,000 courses you can sign up to, according to your professional and personal interests. Self-directed learning thrives in this environment.

Programme Description

Typically, your placements will consist of 3-6 month rotations across the Engineering department, mostly within Mechanical Engineering areas. This includes the opportunity to do a 3 month external placement elsewhere in the business. The graduate scheme will give you the opportunity to build on your technical knowledge and also develop soft skills through opportunities which a direct entry position may not be able to. In conjunction with the Engineering Management Team and the Early Careers Team, you will have the opportunity to input into the design of your training scheme to include placements which give an insight into the complete Product Life Cycle and business operation.

Key Responsibility Areas

There will also be an Engineering specific induction to ensure that scheme requirements and expectations are fully established. Working with world-leading specialists, you will increase your technical skills and capability, and develop your academic and practical understanding of the diverse world that is manufacturing & supply chain.

We are currently looking for an energetic Aerospace Mechanical Engineering Graduate, who would

• Perform defined engineering design and analysis tasks, required for project, process and departmental purposes using established methods.
• Develop and integrate engineering solutions from given broader design concepts and schemes. Gather and collate relevant technical and commercial information, as directed, to potentially aid/influence design and technical solutions.
• Perform defined simulation, modelling, testing and assessment activities to ensure that the engineering solution meets customer requirements.
• Assist with the creation of test plans and participate in sub system and system testing, using defined test procedures, to support the design, development and qualification process.
• Assist with the development of new technologies, methods, and procedures for business benefit.
• Produce standard engineering documents, reports and qualification statements within agreed formats for work undertaken.
• Investigate assigned customer and product issues to produce a recommendation for their resolution.
• Understand the contribution that your activities have on the improvement of overall aircraft capability.
• Perform engineering tests that comply with required processes and procedures, to produce valid engineering data to support the design and qualification process.
• Perform assessment activities to ensure that the engineering solution meets customer requirements.
• Identify and develop improvements to methods and procedures used in your activities.
• Support the interpretation of system and user requirements to develop the Air Vehicle Specification.
• Ensure that planned tasks are consistent with the methods by which specification compliance will be demonstrated.
• Represent the Engineering Directorate in cross business discussions involving a product or aircraft sub-system.
• Willingness to engage fully within the business.
  
  

What We Need From You

Minimum 2 2 Bachelors or Masters in Mechanical Engineering or any relevant Aerospace/Aeronautical subject

Desired Skills

• Knowledge/experience of Engineering
• Enthusiasm for helicopter design
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams
  
  

Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Flexible Working Flexible hours with possibility of some hybrid working.
• Company funded flexible benefits Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• Holidays 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
• Pension Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)
• Wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
• Lifestyle Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
• Referral Incentive You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
  
  

Please note that in order to apply for this opportunity you must be eligible for UK Security Clearance. Normally this is to the level of Security Check (typically known as “SC”) for our business which includes having a minimum of five years permanent residency in the UK.

At Leonardo, we are strongly committed to supporting all our people, and, as society and the environment we work in changes, our approach to Inclusion and Diversity continues to evolve and adapt to reflect this. A culture of inclusion goes on to create an environment for greater collaboration, innovation and opportunities to develop as an organisation. If you are willing and able to commit to giving your best performance, you will find Leonardo a very rewarding place to work!

Primary Location

GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd

Contract Type

Hybrid Working

Onsite