Internship Title: Trimming Process Improvement Internship
Proposed Start Date: 16th March 2026
Duration: 10 weeks
Hours: 20 hours p/w, working pattern to be discussed
Location: Chelmsford Campus
Pay Rate: £13.45 p/h
You must be a current ARU student to apply for this role.
Role Overview: This role leverages the current process of trimming products in Boddingtons Electrical Ltd. The successful candidate will contribute to an enhanced and more efficient process of trimming by creating and offering a new design and suitable mechanical mechanism. The position requires full collaboration with the company’s production and engineering teams to ensure effective execution of tasks and successful project outcomes.
Outcomes
1. Learning outcomes
At the end of the internship the student will be able to demonstrate:
- Effective collaboration with industrial engineering and production teams, including gathering process information and incorporating diverse inputs into project work.
- Clear and professional presentation of project updates, with the ability to use feedback constructively to refine products and processes.
- Strong project management skills, including planning, execution, and monitoring of assigned tasks.
- A solid understanding of mechanical design principles, manufacturing processes, and process improvement techniques relevant to trimming insulated tools.
2. Project deliverables
- 3D designs of the mechanical mechanisms for the trimming purpose of the high-order electrically insulated tools.
- Manual PVC trimming devices based on the above designs for testing.
- A summary of the project outcomes and technical specifications.
Required skills/qualifications
- Strong technical skills in mechanical design principles (Levers, gears, springs, cams, etc.) to design a novel mechanism for the trimming purpose.
- CAD software knowledge to 3D design the concept and demonstrate the dynamics of the design using the appropriate modules like motion solvers of the design software (Solidworks, Autodesk Inventor, CATIA, etc)
- An ability to manage the manufacturing and fabrication of the designed mechanism.
- Tolerance and GD&T basics for proper fit and function
- Good communication skills to liaise with different workforces and engineers in the industrial environment.
- Creativity and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
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Application close date: Thursday 5th March, 9am
Interview Date: w/c 9th March - the interviews will be remote via MS Teams
Only successful candidates will be contacted due to the number of applications received.