Planning Assistant (undergraduate placement) - Carlisle, UK
* Carlisle
* Supply Chain
* No experience required
Pirelli is an international group with a global brand presence, and is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high performance tyres. Pirelli are also leaders in various forms of motorsport such as Formula 1 and the World Superbike. We supply tyres to many of the world’s major Motor brands such as Jaguar Land Rover, Porsche, Range Rover, Lamborghini, Bentley and Aston Martin.
A 12 month placement is available within our Research and Development Department. As a member of the R&D Process team, you will be involved in all aspects of process developments and improvements at a technical level in component manufacturing. You will also become familiar with the extrusion, calendering & cutting processes, equipment and software. You will support the process technicians in day-to-day development activities and update process recipes while being involved in all aspects of improvement projects.
A project will be identified during the placement and a mentor will provide support in learning and development. Assistance will be provided in finding appropriate accommodation, but financial assistance for accommodation will not be given. Students must have a valid work permit/visa for the UK.
Main duties include:
* Plan, control & oversee the production of test components for development tyre builds as required.
* Analyse test data and issue reports as appropriate.
* Contribute to the development of new concepts, equipment & process techniques.
* Assist in the development of the Ignition software system, working closely with external consultations to meet the requirements. Create, update and manage recipes inside this software.
* Undertake other activities as appropriate.
Our requirements:
* High level of general education, with appropriate engineering or scientific background.
* Excellent IT skills.
* Effective communicator.
* Resilience and flexibility – working in a busy, constantly changing work situation.
* Data analysis & interpretation.
* Problem solving.
* Attention to detail.
* Planning & organisation.
* A full clean driving licence is desirable.
Employee benefits include:
* 33 days holiday per year (inclusive of bank holidays).
* Pension scheme with linked life insurance.
* Employee discount scheme.
* Employee assistance programme.
* Discounted tyre vouchers.
The successful candidate must, by the commencement of employment, have the right to work in the UK.
Applications close 31.12.2024.
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