UK 12 MONTH PLACEMENT STARTING JULY 2017 - Mechanical Engineering Assistant, Burton on Trent

Job description

Pirelli is an international group with a global brand presence, and is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high performance tyres. Pirelli Tyres Ltd is the company responsible for all of the Pirelli Tyre related operations in the UK. For more information please visit www.pirelli.co.uk

A 12 month placement is available within the MIRS Industrial Department. The role involves working in an industrial, robotic environment as part of a team that is responsible for the manufacture and quality assurance of rubber compound, textile and metallic fabric components used in the production of tyres.

Main duties include:

· Analysis of production data and key performance indicators and encourage continual improvement

· Participate in problem solving groups in order to improve efficiency

· Ensure that the relevant safety procedures and standard operating procedures are maintained

· Assist with improvement projects both planning & implementation

· Breakdown analysis & OEE improvement

· Assist with machine risk assessments

· Taking responsibility for a work based project

Our requirements:

· Studying to degree level

· Good keyboard skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

· CAD user preferable.

· Organisational skills and self motivated, able to work on your own initiative in a fast-paced environment.

· Good communication skills, and able to work effectively as part of a team

· Flexibility and adaptable to change

· A full clean driving licence is desirable, as there may be an opportunity to travel to our Carlisle site