This programme has been designed to support people who have had a career break or are trying to transfer their skills in to a new sector or one they used to work in. We know that any gap in work experience or a move away from a sector or skill set makes it very hard to return or join through standard recruitment channels.

The roles in this programme tend to run on a 12 week work placement with a view to securing a permanent role at the end of that period. Although it’s not guaranteed, 96% of our candidates who join the programme go on to secure permanent roles with their host organisation.

As a candidate working with STEM Returners you have access to free CV writing and Interview coaching and if you are successful in securing the role you’ll get access to coaching and mentoring programme to help you thrive in the role.

If you meet the criteria for this role but are unsure if you are eligible for the programme, we encourage you to make an application.

Overall Purpose:

• To lead in creating innovative design solutions to meet challenging requirements and perform engineering calculations to support design decisions. The role holder also plans and manages system/component repair, replacement or upgrade activities. They produce technical reports and ensure adherence to design standards.
• A relevant engineering degree or equivalent

Specific Qualifications/Experience

• Ability to perform exploratory design calculations using first principles
• Proven capability in engineering analysis and a good working knowledge of engineering materials and their properties
• Good working knowledge of structural engineering, solid mechanics and engineering materials

Location:

• Cumbria

If you wish to speak to one of our Returner Specialists about this role in more detail, please call us on 01329 623 246 (option 1)