My first placement was within Polymer Engineering at their Group Research Business Unit. Here I worked with FDM (Fused Deposition Modelling) 3D Printers and provided prototype polymer parts to all JCB business units. I also changed and improved the way in which JCB used polymers by creating an informative and user-friendly JCB Polymer Standard on Excel and additionally put these polymers onto NX, to produce a structured and connected system.

My second placement was within Design Engineering at their Cabs Business Unit. Here, I used Siemens NX on a daily basis and helped develop the final design changes to the JCB Loadall Next Generation Cab. My last placement was within Development Engineering at their Earthmovers Business Unit. I gained experience in driving and testing machinery, therefore acquiring a great deal of practical skills. I increased my overall knowledge of the components within the machinery used and learnt how to use a great deal of new testing equipment and analytic software.

One of the best things I’ve had the chance to take part in has been through the Student Union’s Rag challenge to climb Kilimanjaro! Throughout my final year I raised £3,472 for the charity Hope For Children. Also, during my first, second and final year I was the Programme Representative for my course. Which involved me supporting fellow students in their learning experience, enabling me to help, solve and improve problems within the department. Additionally, during my second year I was Chair of the Department of Materials, meaning I oversaw and managed the recreational side of the department, like socials and Rag events! I also enjoyed being a Peer Mentor to the first-year Materials students in my second year. These all look great on your CV too!