Graduate Placement - Manufacturing Engineering

Bosch Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer in Birmingham is seeking a Graduate Engineer for a placement starting in January or February 2026. You'll develop technical skills while supporting various departments, collaborating with experienced engineers, and working on design and manufacturing projects. Ideal candidates will have a completed engineering degree and awareness of lean manufacturing techniques, as well as proficiency in relevant software. Benefits include employee discounts and health opportunities.

Benefits

Employee discounts

Health opportunities

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Completed engineering degree.
• Knowledge of Microsoft packages.
• Awareness of lean manufacturing techniques.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical understanding alongside technicians, engineers.
• Support departmental projects under guidance of engineers.
• Liaise with personnel to coordinate new valve builds.
• Design and develop assembly and testing fixtures.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Computer literacy

Team collaboration

Lean manufacturing awareness

Education

Completed engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Creo

3D Modeling software

Job description

Company Description

HydraForce, operating from our purpose-built facility in Birmingham, UK, is a global designer and manufacturer of motion control systems and the world’s leading manufacturer of hydraulic cartridge valves and custom hydraulic integrated circuits, as well as electronic controls for a variety of off-highway industries
Bosch Rexroth and HydraForce bring together two world-class leaders in hydraulic motion control. By combining our strengths, we've broadened our hydraulics offering to deliver the world's highest quality hydraulic control solutions to more OEMs across the globe. Together, we are expanding the possibilities of hydraulic control technology to provide innovative and reliable solutions.

This Graduate placement is to commence from January or February 2026 - candidates that have not completed their education before this time will not be considered

Job Description

• To develop technical understanding working alongside technicians, engineers and leads.
• To provide support to the department under the guidance of experienced Engineers
• Support departments with the delivery of designated departmental projects, which will vary depending on the current business and department needs
• Develop a network of contacts within the company which will enhance your understanding and effectiveness throughout the placement
• Liaise with personnel at parent company, to control and co-ordinate new valve builds from USA
• Produce and maintain relevant internal documentation to company standards, ensuring they are clear, concise and understandable for all users
• Design and develop lean manufacturing cells, through analysis of process needs to include process assembly and test equipment.
• Design and develop assembly and testing fixtures to meet the departmental needs, liaising with the Manufacturing Services staff when required to arrange fabrication
• Support production by working closely with Team Leaders to fulfil requests for tooling and providing assistance where required
• Undertake training opportunities as they arise to enhance learning and contribute to professional development

Qualifications

• Completedengineering degree
• Computer literate, with sound knowledge of Microsoft packages
• Awareness of lean manufacturing techniques would be useful
• Understanding of manufacturing and production processes advantageous
• AutoCAD, Creo or any 3D Modeling software would be advantageous
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Able to work as effective member of team, collaborating where required to achieve optimum outcomes
• Able to work independently and effectively manage own workload, prioritizing where appropriate

Additional Information

A range of benefits are available including employee discounts, various sports and health opportunities, on-site parking

You will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK, as we are unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants would not be provided with a Skilled Worker visa for this role and will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.