Engineering & Programme Graduate Scheme Hethel 2023

As a Lotus Cars Graduate joining our Graduate & Programmes Function you will become part of a team helping define, develop and launch the next generation of high performance electrified Lotus sports cars as well as 3rd party projects.

The Role

During your 2 year Graduate Scheme you will be empowered to make a real difference to our business whilst developing commercial, core and technical skills through rotation and development opportunities.

Successful candidates will have the opportunity to join one of the following divisions:

• Product Engineering – working as part of a team to design and deliver technical solutions in either Body, Trim & CAE, Propulsion & Chassis, Electrical & Software or Vehicle Engineering.
• Programmes – supporting the overall management of our vehicle programmes, working x-functionally with all key stakeholders to define and deliver against the programme timeline.
• Attributes – support the definition and evaluation of product attributes on all future products to ensure they live up to the Lotus brand DNA remains alive.
• Engineering Operations – helping oversee and manage the delivery of new products from Engineering into Manufacturing.
• Lotus Engineering – building and managing relationships with 3rd party clients to sell Lotus skills, knowledge and technology.

During the assessment process candidates will be asked for their preferences of which division to join and the business will look to accommodate preferences where possible.

Please be aware, we offer Graduate schemes at our Hethel and Wellesbourne sites however regular domestic and potential international travel will be required.

Role Objective

• Successfully complete placements across different business functions delivering on the required objectives and developing strong relationships across the organisation
• Support the implementation of business improvement projects and product deliverables
• Develop a deep understanding of Lotus operations and area functions responsibilities
• Build personal brand and network within the Lotus family
• Developing core skills within home function
• Accelerate career development and technical knowledge
• Develop an understanding of the culture at Lotus and understand the product DNA
• Develop strong working relationships with functional mentors and rotation managers
• Maintaining effective leadership, interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to create a sense of community amongst teams at all levels and departments within Lotus.
• To work in a fast-paced environment with an output focussed mindset
• Demonstrate the ability to critically review work streams and provide improvement ideas and solutions.

Person Specification

• Degrees within; Aeronautical, Computer Science, Control Systems, Electrical, Mechanical Mechatronics, Motorsport, Robotics Software, Systems Engineering, User experience design (UX) and Vehicle Engineering
• Industry experience, coursework, or project delivery within degree fields listed above (desireable).
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work to deadlines

Key Behaviours

• Respect: Ability to build strong relationships through commitment to excellence, treats all colleagues with dignity and respect.
• One Team: Team player, positively contributes to team discussion, constructively challenges non-collaborative behaviours.
• Ambition: Works with customers (internal/external) to define and work towards a positive outcome, remains positive and resilient during periods of change.
• Drive: Uses their experience and judgement to solve problems and find effective solutions, is proactive and effectively deals with ambiguity in a fast changing business environment.
• Ability to work in small / medium sized enterprise undergoing substantial change. Flexible and able to rapidly reprioritise and produce excellent outcomes

Other Info

• Valid UK Driving Licence
• Travel across Lotus UK sites as required

What we offer

• Competative Market Salary
• Annual Bonus
• Half day Friday
• 33 days holiday per annum (inc stats)
• Private Healthcare
• Enhanced Pension
• Life Insurance
• Employe Reward & Benefit Scheme

Don't delay and sign up for our Graduate Scheme now!