Become a future leader at IMI
We’re a global specialist engineering company that creates breakthrough solutions. From life-saving medical technology to sustainable energy innovations, our work impacts lives globally. At IMI, we solve the problems of today and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow.
We’re excited to announce that recruitment is now live for 10 new opportunities in the US, UK, and Germany - home to some of our largest sites. Applicants must have the right to work in the country they apply to, as the first rotation will likely be in their home country. With recruitment underway across all three regions, now is the perfect time to explore these exciting opportunities.
We’re looking for people to help us shape the future. Is this you?
What is the IMI Future Leaders Programme?
The programme is our fast-track graduate scheme, creating a pathway to leadership at IMI.
We’re serious about career progression and our aim is to support you progress to a role at leadership level.
We've created this programme to help you get there – it’s a varied journey where you’ll gain hands-on experience and make a tangible impact from day one.
How does it work?
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Join a select group of just 10 graduates each year. You'll embark on a three-year journey rotating through three different twelve-month placements, each in a different location across our global business.
Through this scheme, you’ll help to bring our innovative products to life across our five sectors:
Life Science & Fluid Control
Transport
What’s in it for you?
Our graduates gain incredible experience and make the connections to develop an international career. Many of our people, including our Chief Executive Roy Twite, started their working life on an IMI Graduate Programme.
“Contributing to essential projects with support from a global network of colleagues and mentors has equipped me to solve complex problems with a real impact.”
Katherine Fowler
This is the opportunity to accelerate your career.
Our rotational placements will give you valuable operational and commercial experience and a comprehensive understanding of our operations, culture, and strategic goals. These are the foundations that will help you rapidly progress to leadership.
We want to see you succeed, so to further your development, the programme will give you the chance to:
Develop your skills
Through our formal training, mentoring, and on-the-job learning you’ll have the chance to develop a broad range of skills, including leadership, project management, communication, and technical competencies.
Get valuable exposure to senior leadership
We’ll create regular opportunities for you to interact with senior executives, attend leadership meetings, and work on high-impact projects.
Receive regular feedback
We’ll make sure you’re ready for leadership positions by holding regular feedback sessions to help you continuously improve.
Lead major projects
Participants may be assigned to lead or contribute to key projects, allowing them to apply their skills in real-world scenarios and demonstrate their leadership potential.
Create a supportive network
Your cohort of graduates will be a network of future leaders who can collaborate and support each other throughout your careers.
What kind of people are we looking for?
We are looking for people who are curious, analytical, and enjoy solving problems. You should have a growth mindset and be comfortable with technical thinking. Our ideal candidate is committed to personal and professional development and values variety and new experiences.
If you’re excited about the prospect of living and working in different parts of the world, this role is perfect for you.
What we're looking for and how to make your application shine:
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Educational foundation: You hold a degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
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Curiosity & problem-solving: You’re driven by curiosity, have a sharp analytical mindset, and thrive on tackling challenges head-on.
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Growth-oriented: You’re always looking for ways to improve, grow, and develop—no challenge is too big.
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Technical savvy: You excel in technical thinking and bring a structured approach to solving complex problems.
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Diverse experiences: You embrace new challenges, value diverse experiences, and are always eager to learn.
We want to hear how you've made a real impact! Share your achievements, how you've driven results, and your experience in planning, executing, and managing projects. We value a wide range of experiences, including internships, leadership courses, workshops, or any hands-on roles outside of academia.
We require applicants to have the right to work in the country they are applying to. However, if you have studied in the country you have applied to, we may in certain circumstances consider converting this to a working visa. Please note this is not guaranteed and will depend on applications we receive from people who do have the right to work within the country.
Many of our sites offer internships and/or apprenticeships. To find out more, please contact [email protected].
This programme is in-person, to provide you with the best possible learning experience and opportunities to connect with colleagues.
This programme is full-time, to maximise your learning and career development.
We’d be happy to answer any other questions you have. Please get in touch via [email protected].