IMPROVING LIVES BY MAKING JOURNEYS SAFER, CLEANER AND SMARTER.

HORIBA MIRA has over 75 years of heritage in developing some of the world’s most iconic vehicles. Our engineers utilise the latest test facilities and simulation tools to make vehicles and journeys safer, cleaner, more efficient and rewarding. Every journey in the world is positively influenced by us.

We are a very diverse organisation and, since our acquisition by HORIBA in 2015, operate from an increasingly global perspective.

Product Design & Development Engineer Degree Apprenticeship Sep 2025

We are looking to recruit a number of candidates to become future engineers who can solve real-world problems using a combination of mechanical and electrical engineering expertise.

In partnership with the University of Coventry, our Product Design & Development Engineer Degree Apprenticeship combines university on-campus teaching (delivered as block release), and on-the-job training provided by our own technicians and engineers, where you will gain a wide range of experiences across various business areas.

Successful apprentices will be awarded both a Level 6 Product Design & Development Engineer Apprenticeship Certificate and a BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering Design degree. You will join our network of apprentices, including being guided by those who are already further ahead on this programme.

We are recruiting in the Design Integration business area across our main site in Nuneaton.

Working at MIRA

We have a fantastic culture, which is something that inspires and retains our people. You can see more about who we are and what we an offer you on our new careers website.

Soft skills are just as important as technical skills, and so we look for candidates who can demonstrate key attributes such as customer focus, communication, teamworking, creativity and resilience.

Entry Requirements:

Applicants should possess:

A full UK driving licence.
Grade 4 (equiv. grade C) or above in GCSE English Language (or equivalent)
Grade 4 (equiv. grade C) or above in GCSE Mathematics (or equivalent)

and either

3 A-levels at grade C or above, of which two must be A-Level Maths (or equivalent) and a Science subject. A-levels which will not be accepted are Citizenship Skills, General Studies and Critical Thinking.

Level 3 or extended Diploma, Advanced Apprenticeship, BTEC Level 3 or T-level (Merit grade or above).

HORIBA MIRA actively promotes diversity and inclusion across our organisation. Please note that we are unable to satisfy the criteria required by the Home Office to sponsor this role under the Skilled Worker route. This is not a sponsored role.

We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

You should also be a UK/EU/EEA national or have lived and have had a right to work in the UK for 3 years or more.

Assessment process:

If you meet our eligibility criteria, we will then ask you to complete some psychometric tests, with successful applicants then progressing to a short assessment day where we can meet each other. This will take place at our MIRA Technology Institute on Tuesday 1st April 2025, so your diary must be available for this. Those selected from this will then be issued a Conditional Offer, pending a short Maths paper / interview with the University where a candidate’s Maths might need to be evaluated.

Closing date for Applications: Sunday 23rd February 2025

You are advised to submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close posts at any time once we have received sufficient applications.

HORIBA MIRA are an equal opportunities employer and will provide reasonable support to applicants with a disability throughout the recruitment process. If you consider you need reasonable adjustments with the application stage due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team (recruitment@horiba-mira.com).

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