Graduate Manufacturing Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Graduate Manufacturing Engineer to join their dynamic engineering team. The role offers hands-on experience on real projects, focusing on lean manufacturing, problem-solving, and collaboration across teams. With a competitive salary of £30,000, this position provides a clear development pathway and exposure to advanced technologies.

Benefits

Clear development pathway and tailored graduate training

Exposure to advanced technologies and engineering practices

Supportive, team-oriented environment

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related Engineering discipline.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a practical, hands-on approach.
• Excellent communication and a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of lean manufacturing practices.
• Investigate and resolve production issues with practical engineering solutions.
• Work with cross-functional teams including design, quality, and operations.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related Engineering discipline

Tools

CAD

Six Sigma

Lean principles

Job description

Job Description

Graduate Manufacturing Engineer – £30,000

The Role:

You’ll be joining a dynamic and forward-thinking engineering team in a hands-on role designed to accelerate your development. This is an exciting opportunity to get involved with real projects from day one, including:

• Supporting the development and implementation of lean manufacturing practices
• Investigating and resolving production issues with practical engineering solutions
• Working with cross-functional teams including design, quality, and operations
• Contributing to new product introduction (NPI) and process optimization
• Assisting with data analysis and reporting for performance improvements

What We’re Looking For:

• A degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related Engineering discipline
• Strong problem-solving skills and a practical, hands-on approach
• Excellent communication and a collaborative mindset
• Familiarity with CAD, Six Sigma, or Lean principles is advantageous (not essential)
• A genuine passion for engineering and process innovation

What’s on Offer:

• Salary: £30,000
• A clear development pathway and tailored graduate training
• Exposure to advanced technologies and engineering practices
• Supportive, team-oriented environment