Graduate Engineer - Manufacturing

Global Graduate Scheme

This is a permanent role in our NPI team starting with a 2‑year accelerated development programme including technical and soft skills development in a consultancy environment. The scheme is accredited with the IMechE and the IET and we encourage progress to CEng/IEng; we provide an in‑house mentor and cover professional fees.

Process Engineering responsibilities

As a member of the Process Engineering team, you will be responsible for supporting processes and procedures associated with assembly from concept to series production. Working as part of a team or alone on designated projects, your key objectives will include:

• Design, development and maintenance of manufacturing processes for current and future programmes.
• Development, implementation and operation of manufacturing process documentation (DFA, DFM, Build Process, Process Control plan, PFMEA’s, Risk Assessments/Safety Systems & Launch Readiness).
• Support specification and design of equipment layouts and material flows.
• Requisitioning (including specification, procurement, commissioning, installation and validation) of new and modified tooling and equipment required for assembly (DAT, FAT & SAT).
• Support the production team during industrialisation phases to improve production quality and efficiency.
• Support of prototype builds in line with project delivery requirements, including early validation of production processes and tooling.
• Development of assembly work standards to support both prototype phase (build books) and the transfer to standard work instructions for production.
• Continuous improvement of the manufacturing processes to deliver to cost, quality and delivery performance targets.
• To achieve quality standards in a series production environment.

What we can offer you

• A 2‑year accelerated graduate development programme with a focus on developing technical and consultancy skills in a manufacturing environment.
• Meaningful and fulfilling engineering projects across a range of market sectors.
• Opportunity to continue your professional development and work towards your CEng or IEng qualification with fees covered and mentorship provided.
• Technical and people skills development in a consultancy environment.
• Recognition and celebration of your success including six‑monthly performance and salary reviews during the 2‑year scheme.
• Opportunity to become a STEM Ambassador and inspire the next generation of engineers.
• Collaboration across a global graduate community and opportunity to grow your professional network.
• Potential to support overseas project work.

Qualifications and requirements

We are looking to recruit graduates with a strong desire to work within our industry that have achieved a minimum of 2:1 from the following engineering disciplines: Manufacturing, Mechanical, Automotive or Aerospace Engineering. Successful candidates will have:

• Initiative and people skills, strong written communication and reporting/presentation skills for a customer‑facing role.
• Technical task management of technical projects.
• Ability to apply logical fault‑finding skills using industry standard tools and techniques, often under time pressure.
• Organisation and the ability to multi‑task – to assess, prioritise and respond with absolute urgency to serious issues when they arise.
• An awareness of a range of manufacturing techniques and assembly equipment.
• Knowledge of manufacturing process and documentation including DFA/DFM, DFMEA, PFMEA, control plans, 8D, CAD, engineering drawings/GD&T and build instructions.
• Broad engineering knowledge of manufacturing and propulsion systems components & assembly techniques.

It would be beneficial for candidates to have:

• A master’s degree in an engineering or manufacturing.
• A placement or university module in manufacturing.
• Interest in a mechanical or electrical engineering hobby such as motorsport, restoration projects and/or formula student.

Working here

You will be welcomed into our workplace where every voice matters. We are diverse thinkers and doers, bringing a culture of inclusion and encouraging you to use your passion and expertise to deliver innovative solutions.

Work life balance

We offer flexible approaches to work – whether that is working from home, being in the office, or as a hybrid worker. Wellbeing is at the core of our culture, allowing employees to flourish and achieve their full potential. Our core benefits include 25 days' annual leave, plus 8 flexible bank holidays, a competitive company pension scheme, life assurance and professional subscriptions reimbursement. We also offer a wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.

Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in each person's potential and are dedicated to supporting applicants who may need adjustments during the recruitment process. We are recognised as a disability‑confident employer and encourage a diverse workforce to foster innovation.