Careers in Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering Fair Thursday 13 November 2014, 11.30am–2.30pm Engineering and Science Learning Centre, University Park
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Welcome to our Careers in Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering Fair
Welcome to our Careers in Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering Fair.
help you in any future applications across all industry sectors. You may even find out about opportunities you never knew existed.
Now is a good time to be an engineering student, according to the Royal Academy of Engineering (2013). An ageing UK engineering workforce means that around 115,000 new engineers will be needed each year until 2020 just to replace those that have retired. This, as well as an improving economy, means that as an engineering student from The University of Nottingham you are well placed to meet this demand.
Our team are here to help you understand and make the most of the graduate jobs market, not just today but throughout your time at university and once you graduate. Make sure you leave with a copy of our events guide so that you can see what’s happening this term.
Mechanical, materials and manufacturing graduates especially have opportunities to work across a broad range of industry sectors such as aeronautical, automotive, construction, manufacturing and the energy industry. The Careers in Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering Fair offers you the opportunity to meet some of the organisations contributing to these vibrant sectors. Employers attending the fair may have opportunities for final years interested in graduate positions as well as year-long and summer placements for first, second and penultimate year students, in a range of interesting roles across their businesses. Even if you are unsure which sector is right for you, you can still learn a lot from the organisations visiting the fair about that they look for in students and graduates which will 02
And finally, keep in touch. You can book an appointment to see us at www.nottingham.ac.uk/careers/ appointments You can also ask our experts a question on Facebook or Twitter. If you have a burning question, it’s a great way to get a quick answer. We hope you enjoy the day! Nalayini Thambar Director of Careers and Employability
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Contents
04 Army
09 Johnson Matthey
04 BAE Systems
09 Newton Europe Ltd
05 CB&I
10 Parsons Brinckerhoff
05 Cummins Ltd
10 Qinetiq
06 DCA Design International
11 Ransomes Jacobsen Ltd
06 E.ON
11 Rolls-Royce Ltd
07 Ford Motor Company Ltd
12 Romax Technology Ltd
07 GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)
12 Royal Navy
08 Hoare LEA
13 Siemens
08 Jaguar Land Rover
13 Spirax Sarco Ltd
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Subjects recruited from: All, particularly engineering Areas recruited to: Engineering (civil, mechanical, electrical, electronic and systems) Starting salary: £30,000 (£25,000 during military training Job location(s): UK and global Benefits: Subsidised food and accommodation, free workwear, free medical and dental care, six weeks paid annual leave, pension scheme, travel opportunities and more Application method: Online Application deadline: Ongoing Employment start date: January, May and September 2015 Number of opportunities: 600+
If you want a job that offers challenge, variety, early responsibility plus the opportunity to make a difference in the world, then the Army could be just the place for you. After initial training at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (44 weeks), you do a short course in military engineering, tailored to your specialisation, after which you will join your regiment where in addition to applying your engineering knowledge, you will be in command of up to 30 soldiers. The initial contract is for three years after which you are able to leave but if you wish to extend, this is negotiable. Should you extend, it is possible to gain chartered status through an 18-month attachment in either the UK, Australia or the USA. www.Army.mod.uk/join
Subjects recruited from: Engineering, business and finance Areas recruited to: Accounting/finance, IT/ software development, R&D and technology Starting salary: £25,000 (minimum) Job location(s): Barrow-in-Furness, Brough, Chelmsford, Farnborough, Filton, Glasgow, Guildford, London, New Malden, Portsmouth, Preston, Rochester, Samlesbury, Telford and Yeovil Benefits: £2,000 welcome bonus, 25 days holiday, regular salary and performance review, pension scheme and discounted healthcare, car lease and more share schemes Application method: Online Application deadline: Ongoing Employment start date: September 2015 Number of opportunities: 290 04
Join BAE Systems as a graduate or undergraduate and you’ll quickly become involved in developing some of the most technologically advanced defence, security and aerospace systems, and receive tailored development to advance your career! Working together with local partners to develop, engineer, manufacture and support the innovations that sustain economies, increase defence sovereignty and safeguard commercial interests. With some 84,600 employees on six continents, our story is about talented people who are committed to creating solutions that protect and strengthen nations, commerce, communities, and people. That’s work that inspires us. www.baesystems.com/graduates
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Subjects recruited from: Engineering Areas recruited to: Engineering Starting salary: Competitive Job location(s): London Benefits: Pay reviews every six months, pension share schemes and professional memberships Application method: Submit CV and covering letter online Application deadline: 31 December 2014 Employment start date: September 2015 Number of opportunities: 11–12 CB&I is the most complete energy infrastructure focused company in the world and a major provider of government services. We provide a comprehensive range of solutions to customers in the energy and natural resources industries and offer a full scope of services from conceptual
Subjects recruited from: All Areas recruited to: Engineering (manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, design, product), shop operations, manufacturing support, product development, systems, quality, purchasing, supply chain management, IT, finance, HR and marketing Starting salary: Undergraduate £17,000, graduates £26,500–£29,000 Job location(s): Nationwide Benefits: Flexi-time, 25 days holiday, bursary/ bonus, share options and gym Application method: Online Application deadline: Ongoing Employment start date: Summer 2015 Number of opportunities: 150 12 month placements, 50 graduate placements, 30 summer placements
design, technology licensing, through engineering, procurement, fabrication and construction, to final commissioning and beyond – with a portfolio of aftermarket services. CB&I’s offices in London are actively recruiting for engineering graduates for our four-year accredited graduate training programme across all our engineering disciplines. As a graduate engineer, you will gain valuable experience from working on projects in the offshore, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and pipelines sectors and you will be supported by experienced engineers and develop the required competencies for achieving chartered status within your chosen professional institution. www.cbi.com
Cummins are global leaders in the diesel engine, power generation, turbocharging and emissions solutions markets. Key markets are off-highway vehicles, industrial equipment and power generation. In addition, Cummins provides turbochargers for the automotive sector, along with filtration and acoustic systems, natural-gas engines, engine components and electronic systems. Cummins engine installations vary from the world’s highest altitude rail vehicles in the mountains of Tibet to some of the biggest mine trucks around the world. www.careers.cummins.com
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Subjects recruited from: Mechanical engineering, electronics and software engineering Areas recruited to: Mechanical engineering, electronics and software engineering Starting salary: Competitive Job location(s): Warwick Benefits: Attractive benefits Application method: Email CV and application letter to technical@dca-design.com Application deadline: Ongoing Employment start date: To be confirmed Number of opportunities: 10 graduate placements, five eight-week summer placements and five 12-month placements Over 120 staff and multiple international design awards, DCA is one of the world’s leading product design and development consultants.
Subjects recruited from: All Areas recruited to: IT and business change, finance, human resources, international business management, marketing, sales and service, engineering, science and engineering, exploration and production Starting salary: £27,500–£38,000 depending on scheme Job location(s): UK and international placement Benefits: Professional qualification, £1,500 welcome payment, bonus, pension, 26 days holiday plus bank holidays and more Application method: Online Application deadline: 30 November 2014 Employment start date: September 2015 Number of opportunities: 40
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We are looking for graduates with excellent degree qualifications in mechanical engineering, electronics and software to help us continue this success. DCA also offers eight-week summer and 12-month placements to undergraduates in these disciplines after completion of their second year at least. As well as academic excellence, we are looking for candidates with first-hand experience of design and development projects at university or within industry. We operate in a highly integrated multidisciplinary creative environment, so good team working and communication skills are essential. www.dca-design.com
Make a difference to people’s lives. We’re proud to provide one of life’s essentials to 40 million customers, over five million of them in the UK and we’re constantly developing new ways to make energy simpler. Protect the environment. We’re looking at new sustainable sources. We’re creating new technology. And we’re backing up our words with real investment too. We see graduates as integral to our future which is why we make a serious investment in your training and development including a professional qualification. www.eon-uk.com/graduates
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Subjects recruited from: Engineering, IT, accounting and design Areas recruited to: Applied engineering, IT, product design, finance/accounting, marketing, software and electrical hardware engineering Starting salary: Competitive Job location(s): South Essex Benefits: Pension, holiday, car privilege scheme, personal development, employee development and assistance programme, work life balance and relocation packages Application method: Online Application deadline: Dependent on role Employment start date: Ongoing Number of opportunities: Various Ford Motor Company, based in Dearborn, Michigan, manufactures or distributes vehicles
Subjects recruited from: All Areas recruited to: Engineering, science, finance, management, HR, IT, communications, sales and marketing, procurement, supply chain, regulatory affairs and health outcomes Starting salary: Competitive Job location(s): UK and global Benefits: n/a Application method: Online Application deadline: Early November 2014 Employment start date: 1 September 2015 Number of opportunities: 70–100 We have a challenging and inspiring mission: to improve the quality of human life by enabling people to do more, feel better and live longer.
across six continents. The UK is one of our most important markets outside the US. Our ONE Ford plan is transforming our business. We’ve aligned our organisation into an integrated global team to accelerate the creation of vehicles customers really want, reduce costs, introduce exciting new technology, enhance quality and improve efficiency. Our people are a key part of our ONE Ford approach. Through ONE Ford, you gain new learning opportunities that foster functional and technical excellence, encourage teamwork, promote Ford values and enhance our ability to deliver results. www.ford.co.uk/careers
This mission gives us the purpose to develop innovative medicines and products and improve access to healthcare for patients around the world. In fact, over the past five years we have developed new medicines in areas such as respiratory disease, skin cancer and HIV, as well as new vaccines against diseases like pneumonia in children. A career at GSK offers you the opportunity to make a real and valuable contribution to the health and well-being of people across the world within a dynamic and diverse business environment. As a company, we prioritise and invest in developing our people, helping them to realise their full potential. www.futureleaders.gsk.com 07
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Subjects recruited from: Engineering (mechanical, electrical, architectural and environmental design and architectural environment) Areas recruited to: Engineering Starting salary: Competitive Job location(s): Nationwide Benefits: Competitive Application method: Submit CV and covering letter online Application deadline: 09 January 2015 Employment start date: Summer 2015 for placements and summer/autumn 2015 for graduates Number of opportunities: 30 graduate placements, 30 placements
Hoare Lea, bring together over 150 years of engineering expertise to create inspiring places. For us, it’s about putting the heart and soul into the buildings we help to design. We specialise in mechanical, electrical, and public health (MEP) engineering and a whole range of specialisms. What’s more, our work directly impacts on the environmental legacy of our projects, meaning we always strive for the best in innovative design. Our industry-leading training programme, which is accredited by CIBSE, IMechE and IET, has been specifically developed to take our people through to chartered status. From day one with us you’ll experience working on live projects combined with a comprehensive structured programme. www.hoarelea.com/careers
Subjects recruited from: Areas recruited to: Starting salary: £29,000, £3,000 welcome bonus Job location(s): Role dependent – Whitley and Gaydon or Solihull, Castle Bromwich, Halewood and Wolverhampton Benefits: Mentoring and coaching, personal development plan, support to gain professional accreditation, joining bonus, pension scheme, privilege car scheme, 26 days holiday and access to site facilities Application method: Online Application deadline: 31 December 2014 Employment start date: September 2015 Number of opportunities: 300
Our two-year graduate development programme offers the perfect blend of personal and professional development, along with opportunities to network with other graduates and build relationships across the entire business. We have a dedicated graduate development team, who will be working to design, update and develop a range of learning experiences for you. Some of these will build up your technical expertise and enable you to perform confidently in your business area and role. The aim is to help you gain broad experience of our business and activities, whatever your role. www.jaguarlandrovercareers.com/jlr-roles/ graduate
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Subjects recruited from: Engineering and science Areas recruited to: Engineering and science Starting salary: £27,000 Job location(s): Europe and UK Benefits: Annual pay rise, bonus, cycle to work scheme and local site benefits Application method: Online Application deadline: March 2015 Employment start date: September 2015 Number of opportunities: To be confirmed Johnson Matthey is a FTSE 100 company specialising in catalysis, precious metal industrial products, chemicals, and process technology.
Subjects recruited from: Engineering, maths and science Areas recruited to: Engineering, maths and science Starting salary: £38,000 plus £4,000 joining bonus Job location(s): UK and Europe Benefits: Company car, private healthcare and pension Application method: Email CV and covering letter to recruitment@newtoneurope.com Application deadline: Ongoing Employment start date: Negotiable Number of opportunities: 50
With operations in over 30 countries and employing around 10,000 people. Its products are sold across the world to a remarkably diverse range of companies and industrial sectors. Johnson Matthey has continued to develop its technology for almost 200 years, and employs 12% of its workforce in R&D, enabling the company to achieve market leadership in most product areas, by adapting constantly to rapidly changing customer needs. Rigorous in its own environmental policies, many of Johnson Matthey’s products have a major beneficial impact on the environment and enhance the quality of life for millions of people around the world. www.matthey.com/careers
Newton is a rapidly growing company, averaging over 40% annual growth for 12 consecutive years, which means we can offer an exceptional opportunity for personal development. You will work with the world’s leading multinational industrial companies and service organisations. Our projects focus on helping clients increase profits through productivity and process improvement. Newton was ranked number one in Britain (above over 500 companies) for offering unbeatable personal growth in the Sunday Times Top 100 Companies to Work For. We therefore need enthusiastic, driven people who can take a lead role very early in their career. www.newtoneurope.com
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Subjects recruited from: Engineering (mechanical, civil and electrical), rail (systems integration engineering, fire engineering, tunnel ventilation engineering and project management), highways and transportation planning and project management Areas recruited to: Rail, power, civil engineering, buildings and transportation Starting salary: £20,000–£27,000 dependent on role Job location(s): UK Benefits: 25 days holiday, pension scheme and flexible benefits scheme Application method: Online Application deadline: Ongoing Employment start date: Ongoing Number of opportunities: 80-100
Parsons Brinckerhoff (PB) is a leader in the development and operation of infrastructure. The firm provides strategic consulting, planning, engineering, and programme and construction management services to both public and private sector clients. In October 2009, PB became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Balfour Beatty, an international engineering, construction, professional services and investment firm based in London. Today, PB employs some 14,000 employees in 150 offices on six continents. PB UK-Europe is part of the international division, employing 2,500 staff, and delivering work across the UK and mainland Europe through four business streams: power, industry and utilities, rail and transit, infrastructure and major projects. www.pbworld.com
Subjects recruited from: Engineering, computer science, electronic, electrical, aeronautical, mechanical, business, physics, maths, chemistry, software, systems, IT, aerospace, astrophysics, materials, human factors/ergo, civil and facilities Areas recruited to: Air, head office, shared services, C4ISR, optasense, weapons, space, maritime, training and simulation services and safety and acquisition services Starting salary: £25,000 Job location(s): Various Benefits: Pension plan, 25 days holiday, sixmonth performance and salary reviews, dental insurance, private medical and more Application method: Online Application deadline: Ongoing Employment start date: To be mutually agreed Number of opportunities: 100 10
QinetiQ is one of the UK’s largest research and technology organisations. Our customers span the worlds of defence, aerospace, security, telecoms, transport, energy, the environment, and many more. Graduates will encounter problems that define the modern age – and are trusted to help our customers develop and implement innovative solutions. We employ over 9,000 people around the globe, and are committed to developing our graduates. QinetiQ graduates provide fresh ideas, rigorous analysis, technical expertise and commercial vision in order to revolutionise industries, save lives, protect assets, reduce costs and ensure competitive advantage. www.QinetiQ.com/careers
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Subjects recruited from: Accounting, agricultural, business engineering, economics, finance, manufacturing engineering and maths Areas recruited to: Accounting, marketing, sales, customer care, purchasing, supply, manufacturing, quality and training Starting salary: £18,000–£25,000 Job location(s): Ipswich Benefits: 25 days holiday plus bank holiday and pension Application method: Email or post Application deadline: To be confirmed Employment start date: To be confirmed Number of opportunities: Ongoing Our mission is to be the premier supplier of highquality turf equipment, utility vehicles, golf cars and tractors delivering superior performance.
Subjects recruited from: Engineering and sciences Areas recruited to: Engineering and manufacturing engineering Starting salary: £27,500 and £2,000 joining bonus Job location(s): Worldwide Benefits: Bonus schemes, healthcare, pension, tax-effective share plans, enhanced maternity scheme, life cover and accidental injury insurance and more Application method: Online Application deadline: Ongoing Employment start date: September 2015 Number of opportunities: n/a
This is complemented by our commitment to the environment, where we’re the most fastidious in the industry. We’re still the only turf equipment manufacturer to be accredited with ISO 14001 certification, the international standard for environmental management. From prestigious championship golf courses to the World Cup, for more than a century, the most important turf in the world has been manicured by our brands. Our company is comprised of diverse individuals who bring rich experience, skill, talent, perspective and culture to Ransomes Jacobsen. We want employees who continue to challenge themselves and seek out exciting opportunities to grow personally and professionally. www.ransomesjacobsen.com
Initially you’ll set your mind to developing in-depth knowledge in a specific engineering discipline and a particular area of the business. From this foundation, you may choose to become a specialist, or to broaden your skill base in order to develop leadership experience. Working on live projects, you’ll be exposed to the entire engineering lifecycle, problem solving and designing integrated systems for optimum cost. As you develop, the challenges will increase in complexity and responsibility, combining on-thejob learning with training modules and project work. www.rolls-royce.com/careers
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Subjects recruited from: Computer science and mechanical engineering Areas recruited to: Software and engineering Starting salary: £25,000 and £2,000 golden handshake after completion of probation period Job location(s): Nottingham Benefits: 26 days holiday, 10% annual bonus, private permanent health insurance, pension scheme, life insurance and more Application method: Online Application deadline: Ongoing Employment start date: Ongoing Number of opportunities: Four Romax Technology was established 25 years ago and is the world’s leading provider of advanced simulation software, design and consulting services for gearbox and driveline systems.
Subjects recruited from: All Areas recruited to: Engineering, medical, computing and IT, defence, chef and food industry Starting salary: £25,000 and rising to £30,000 after 30 weeks basic training Job location(s): Various Benefits: Six weeks paid holiday plus bank holiday, free medical and dental care, up to 52 weeks maternity leave, free accommodation at sea and help with onshore accommodation Application method: Online Application deadline: n/a Employment start date: Various Number of opportunities: Various Whether you are interested in small sensitive electronics, gas turbine engines, high yield missile systems or supersonic jet aircraft (due to enter 12
With 12 offices worldwide, Romax Technology is at the forefront of engineering development across the wind energy and transportation sectors, from blue-sky R&D projects to in-depth engineering analysis. The aim of our consultancy and design services is to drive business and sustainability. We provide customers with innovative technology and solutions to optimise their products for performance, robustness, efficiency and durability. We are currently looking to place highly talented engineering graduates across our business divisions drivetrain, insight and simulation technology at our new headquarters in The University of Nottingham Innovation Park. www.romaxtech.com
service circa 2018), we are looking for intelligent, well-motivated graduates with a degree accredited by the Engineering Council to become the senior leadership and management team within the marine, weapon and air engineering branches of the Royal Navy. As well as excellent technical skills, you’ll need to develop the ability to make decisions about complex engineering problems quickly and carry out risk management while under pressure. Lives are at stake, so you will have to be extremely safety-conscious, whatever the situation. Above all, you’ll need to be concerned with the welfare, morale, training and development of the team of skilled technicians who’ll look to you for expertise. www.royalnavy.mod.uk/careers
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Subjects recruited from: Electrical, electronics, mechanical, materials, manufacturing, systems, aeronautical, metallurgy, software, mechatronics, computer science and chemical/process/ chemistry Areas recruited to: Engineering Starting salary: Competitive Job location(s): UK Benefits: n/a Application method: Application form Application deadline: Dependent on role Employment start date: September/October 2015 Number of opportunities: 60-80 Siemens has been finding innovative answers to some of the world’s most challenging questions for more than 170 years. Siemens is behind
Subjects recruited from: Mechanical and electronic engineering, IT and science Areas recruited to: Design and research, manufacturing and sales UK or export Starting salary: Competitive Job location(s): Cheltenham Benefits: Competitive salary, pension, life assurance, medical insurance, business mentor, year bursary for remainder of education and conditional employment graduate scheme Application method: Online Application deadline: See website Employment start date: June/July 2015 year in industry placements, September 2015 graduates Number of opportunities: To be confirmed You may not have heard of Spirax Sarco, but your life has almost certainly been influenced by the work we do. Every product you come across has
a diverse range of technologies and services we take for granted in our daily lives across the sectors of infrastructure and cities, energy, industry and healthcare – you name it, we’ve probably been involved in it somewhere along the line! We design and manufacture products and systems ranging from traffic lights, wind turbines and superconducting magnets used in medical scanners, through to drives that are behind many of the UK’s manufacturing plants. Our engineering graduates help to solve the world’s toughest challenges. From keeping hospitals at the cutting edge of technology, to providing greener energy solutions – we’re providing the solutions for a sustainable future. All graduates join Siemens on a two-year development programme. www.siemens.co.uk/careers/en
been touched by steam – every single day. Steam has become the essential modern day utility for heat and sterilisation processes in virtually every area of industry. Industries from food to pharmaceuticals and electronics and many more, relying completely on their steam systems. Our manufacturing plants are strategically located; United Kingdom, France Italy, the United States, Brazil, Argentina and China. What’s more we have invested £50m to develop new product development and manufacturing facilities in the UK and Europe including £4m in a world class R&D centre in Cheltenham. The group has its headquarters in Cheltenham and has been quoted on the London Stock Exchange since 1959 (FTSE 250). www.spiraxsarco.com www.spiraxsarco.com/graduates/Careers 13
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