Graduate Process Engineer – Manufacturing & NPI

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

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,