Graduate Placement – Manufacturing Engineering (24 months)

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Birmingham is seeking a trainee engineer to support various departmental projects. The role involves design and development tasks, as well as collaboration with experienced engineers. Candidates should be undertaking an engineering degree and possess communication and project management skills. This position offers diverse tasks and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Employee discounts

Various sports and health opportunities

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques is beneficial.
• Ability to manage workload and prioritize.
• Experience in collaborative teamwork and independently.

Responsibilities

• Support departmental projects under guidance.
• Design manufacturing cells and testing fixtures.
• Liaise with personnel at parent company.

Skills

Engineering degree

Microsoft packages proficiency

Understanding of production processes

Effective communication skills

Project management experience

Education

Undertaking engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Creo

3D Modeling software

Job description

Company Description

At Bosch Rexroth, everything revolves around movement and the success of our customers. With our networked drive and control technologies as well as digital solutions, their machines and systems work efficiently, safely and powerfully. We offer components, system solutions and services for mobile and industrial applications as well as for factory automation. In all areas, we value the know-how and commitment of our employees and enable dynamic careers in an international environment. Around 33,800 people in over 80 countries – and one corporate purpose: “We move industries to make our planet a better place.” Do you want to make a difference? Then we look forward to receiving your application to Bosch Rexroth AG.

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.

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

• Undertaking engineering 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
• Experienced in managing projects, delivering on time and within budget

Additional Information

Your future job role offers you:

• A wide variety of interesting and challenging tasks. Benefits and services, employee discounts, various sports and health opportunities, on-site parking, room for creativity.

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.