Engineering

Undergraduate Placement Year 2027 – Production Engineer at Bosch

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  • Company: Bosch
  • Location: Chesterfield, England
  • Job type: Full-time
  • Deadline: 27/11/2026

About the role

Worcester Bosch is seeking an undergraduate student to join their team for a placement year starting in July 2027. You will work at the Clay Cross Manufacturing plant, balancing office-based tasks with hands-on shop floor experience. This role offers insight into working for a major engineering brand with a strong culture of support and collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Improve the digitalisation of the manufacturing plant.
  • Assist with Industry 4.0 projects across various processes.
  • Participate in and lead Continuous Improvement Projects.
  • Support the launch of new products and changes to existing ones.
  • Ensure compliance with internal and external manufacturing legislation.
  • Maintain and create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Solve live problems on manufacturing lines to maintain production.

Requirements

  • Currently studying a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a STEM field.
  • Seeking a placement year as part of your degree.
  • Good attitude to learning and computer literacy, including Microsoft 365.
  • Experience in team working and problem solving.
  • Willingness to drive projects independently and manage time effectively.
  • Understanding of lean manufacturing techniques such as Just in Time, Waste elimination, and Pull Systems.
  • Valid Right to Work in the UK status for the entirety of the placement year.

Pay and benefits

  • 20 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays.
  • Access to the Perkbox Benefits platform.
  • Discounts on products from across the Bosch Group.
  • Enhanced pension contributions.
  • Membership to the Bosch Social Club, offering discounts for you and up to five friends or family members.
  • Volunteering days and a policy to support growing families.
  • Health and wellbeing support, including over 200 trained mental health first aid champions and a free employee assistance programme.

How to apply

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