Graduate Manufacturing Engineer

Bennett And Game Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured 12-month development plan

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Bennett And Game Recruitment in Birmingham, West Midlands, is seeking a Graduate Manufacturing Engineer. This hands-on role features a structured 12-month development programme covering EDM, precision manufacturing, tooling design, inspection and continuous improvement, with a dedicated mentor.

The successful candidate will work on complex components to tight tolerances, learn to read engineering drawings, support machine setups, and gain practical experience with aerospace-grade materials,

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• Interest in manufacturing, machining and practical engineering.
• Willingness to spend time in a workshop environment.

Responsibilities

• Complete structured training in EDM processes (wire EDM, spark erosion).
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Support machine setups, datum setting and first-off inspections.
• Assist tooling design to improve repeatability and efficiency.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Reading drawings

Analytical thinking

Hands-on workshop work

Communication skills

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Profile for Graduate 47473 Graduate Manufacturing Engineer

Position: Graduate Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands

Salary: £25,000 - £30,000

Working Arrangement: Workshop / Engineering Environment

Employment Type: Permanent

Graduate Manufacturing Engineer required in Birmingham, West Midlands for our client. Our client is a specialist UK precision manufacturing business supplying components and tooling into the aerospace and energy sectors, working with major blue-chip customers. Due to continued growth and future succession planning, they are looking to invest in a Graduate Engineer who can be developed into a highly capable Manufacturing Engineer and, longer term, progress into a senior engineering or management position.

This is a hands-on engineering role with a structured 12-month training programme covering Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM), precision manufacturing, tooling design, inspection, quality and continuous improvement. The successful graduate will gain practical experience working with complex components to extremely tight tolerances and will be supported by experienced engineers and a dedicated mentor.

Graduate Manufacturing Engineer Job Overview

• Complete structured training in EDM processes, including wire EDM and spark erosion
• Develop an understanding of electrical discharge machining principles, machine controls, electrode/wire wear, flushing, spark energy and process variables
• Learn to read and interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, datums, geometric tolerances and surface finish requirements
• Gain practical experience supporting machine setups, workholding, datum setting, programme checks and first-off inspections
• Develop knowledge of precision manufacturing and materials commonly used within aerospace, including difficult-to-machine and hardened materials
• Assist with micron-level inspection and understand how measurement results are used to control and improve manufacturing processes
• Support the design and development of tooling and fixtures to improve repeatability, rigidity and efficiency
• Work alongside experienced engineers and production staff to identify and resolve manufacturing issues
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects focused on quality, lead time, tooling life, repeatability and production efficiency
• Prepare setup notes, tooling recommendations, process documentation and other engineering information
• Develop an understanding of aerospace quality requirements, traceability, inspection and non-conformance processes
• Progress towards taking responsibility for selected jobs from drawing review through to setup, machining, inspection and completion
• Present and implement improvement ideas and develop commercial awareness around cost, risk and manufacturing efficiency

Graduate Manufacturing Engineer Job Requirements

• Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Engineering or a similar engineering discipline
• Strong interest in manufacturing, machining and practical engineering
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, with an understanding of tolerances and technical specifications
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• A practical, hands-on approach with a willingness to spend time within a manufacturing/workshop environment
• Keen to learn specialist manufacturing processes, particularly EDM and precision machining
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with engineers, production staff and customers
• Organised and methodical approach, with a strong focus on quality and accuracy
• Graduate-level experience (0-2 years) from a placement, internship, university project or hands‑on engineering/manufacturing environment would be advantageous
• Candidates with an ambition to progress into senior engineering and management positions are particularly encouraged to apply

Graduate Manufacturing Engineer Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £25,000 - £30,000
• Holiday entitlement: Not provided (details to be confirmed)
• Pension: Not provided (details to be confirmed)
• Working hours: Not provided (details to be confirmed)
• Working arrangement: Workshop / engineering environment
• Training: Structured 12-month Graduate Engineer development programme
• Career progression: Clear opportunity to develop into a senior engineering/management position as the business continues to grow