Graduate Engineer - Manufacturing

Ricardo plc; Shoreham-by-Sea; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Ricardo plc in the United Kingdom is seeking a Graduate Process Engineer to support assembly processes from concept to series production. You will work in a team or independently on designated projects to design, develop and maintain manufacturing processes for current and future programmes.

The role offers a 2-year accelerated graduate development programme with mentorship, opportunities to pursue CEng or IEng with fees covered, and exposure to global NPI projects across automotive, motorsport,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering or manufacturing preferred.
• Strong automotive knowledge and interest in propulsion systems.
• Placement or internship in manufacturing/automotive is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design, development, and maintenance of manufacturing processes for current and future Programmes.
• Documentation of DFA, DFM, Build Process, Process Control plans, PFMEAs, and risk assessments.
• Support equipment layouts and material flows.
• Requisitioning and validation of tooling and equipment for assembly.
• Support production during Industrialisation to improve quality and efficiency.
• Prototype builds validation of production processes and tooling.
• Develop assembly work standards from prototype to production.
• Continual improvement to meet cost, quality, and delivery targets.
• Aim for high-quality output in a series production environment.

Skills

Automotive knowledge

Communication skills

Problem solving

Project management

Multi-tasking

Team player

Education

Master's degree in engineering

Engineering placement or internship

Tools

CAD

DFMEA

PFMEA

Control Plans

8D problem solving

Job description

As a Graduate Process Engineer, 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.

Successful candidates will have:

• Good Automotive engine knowledge & experience
• Initiative and people skills are required in this customer facing role, as are strong written communication and reporting/presentation skills.
• Technical task management of technical projects.
• Able to apply logical fault-finding skills applying industry standard Tools and techniques, often under time pressure.
• Organised, with an ability to multi-task - Able to assess, prioritise and respond with absolute urgency to serious issues, should they arise.
• An awareness of a range of Manufacturing techniques and Assembly equipment.
• An awareness 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 or automotive
• Relevant work experience.
• Interest in a mechanical engineering hobby such as motorsport, restoration projects, and/or formula student.

Ricardo is a trusted engineering partner specialising in complex propulsion, driveline, and energy systems. We collaborate with customers globally to deliver end-to-end solutions from initial design through to full production.

Our manufacturing business has world-class expertise in niche volume, high quality manufacturing and assembly programmes, complex supply chain management, industrialising innovation, and niche new product introduction. This expertise is developed over decades of experience in the most demanding automotive, motorsport, defence, and aerospace sectors. Do you want to use your passion for engineering to create innovative solutions to some of the world's most complex challenges? The successful candidate will be rewarded with the opportunity to be a key member of a team within the Ricardo Manufacturing, with a broad remit to support New Product Introduction (NPI) projects across a wide range of niche products to many premium brand customers.

Global Graduate Scheme This is a permanent role in our NPI team starting with our 2-year accelerated development programme including technical and soft skills development in a consultancy environment. Our 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., Working with Ricardo You will be warmly welcomed into our workplace where every voice matters. We are diverse thinkers and doers, coming together to create a culture of inclusion. We will support you to find your place. We will encourage you to use your passion and expertise to make a positive impact through the projects you work on. Your knowledge and desire to bring about change will be invaluable in helping deliver innovative solutions that support communities across the globe in becoming safer and more sustainable.

Wellbeing and work life balance Wellbeing is at the core to our culture, allowing employees to flourish and to achieve their full potential. Our People are important to us, and we take pride in our wellbeing programmes and policies that support individuals including flexible working, careers policy, mental health first aiders and readily available support through our extensive Employee Assistance programme.

Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours. We have an ambitious diversity, equality, and inclusion approach as explained here. We value diversity; recognising that a more diverse workforce creates a richer and more varied working environment. Diversity also drives innovation, by allowing us to offer our clients the best consultancy service that we can. As part of our commitment to engage positively and pro-actively with all our employees and to ensure an inclusive culture, we are a recognised as a 'disability confident' employer.