Graduate Specialist Program - Manufacturing

targetjobs UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

On-site parking

Flexible work-time options

Job summary

Bosch Rexroth in the United Kingdom offers a comprehensive graduate development program with structured rotations across Manufacturing Engineering and Operations. You will gain factory experience, learn SAP and digital tools, and work within a global, market-leading company.

The scheme provides dedicated coaching from senior leaders, opportunities for international travel as part of rotations, and a clear path for career progression for high performers.

Qualifications

• Master’s in Technical Engineering or comparable; Lean manufacturing principles are essential.
• Manufacturing experience and hydraulics knowledge from relevant internships; strong MS Office and IT skills; solid project management experience.
• Detail oriented, strong communication, teamwork, independence; forward-thinking with analytical and conceptual abilities; flexible mindset.

Responsibilities

• Build up an extensive network within the company to align priorities and shape your future.
• Develop understanding of hydraulic cartridge valves and manifolds manufacturing.
• Drive Manufacturing Excellence strategy across global operations to meet targets.
• Participate in efficiency improvement projects and value stream mapping.
• Prioritise digitalisation and AI projects to improve manufacturing practices.
• Explore field rotations across Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, BPS, MFC and BDO.
• Design lean manufacturing cells and ensure factory layouts meet evolving needs.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Hydraulics knowledge

Microsoft Office

IT skills

Project management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Master’s in Technical Engineering

Tools

SAP knowledge

Job description

Job Description

You will build up an extensive network within the company, from which you will benefit in the long term and align individual priorities within the program - and thus dynamically shape your future.

Job Description

You will build up an extensive network within the company, from which you will benefit in the long term and align individual priorities within the program - and thus dynamically shape your future.
We are looking for a talented post Masters graduate, who has a passion for manufacturing!
The ideal candidate will have some experience working in a production / manufacturing environment.

• You will acquire an in-depth insight and understanding of the engineering and manufacturing of Hydraulic cartridge valves and manifolds.
• You will gain a subject matter expertise of Manufacturing Cost Per Unit, initiating a toolset that enables a data-driven approach to operational and non-operational business improvements.
• The GSP shall drive the Manufacturing Excellence strategy for competitiveness across all manufacturing technologies in our global operations footprint to attain competitiveness targets and key-results.
• Gain an understanding of value streams from source to make and deliver on how Lean Manufacturing can improve efficiency through active participation in efficiency improvement projects.
• Prioritise digitalisation and AI projects to enhance manufacturing practices.
• Develop comprehensive understanding of Technical Functions with the opportunity of being placed in different fields within the Manufacturing setting. This can comprise of Manufacturing Engineering Support (MFE), Manufacturing Operations (MFO), Bosch Production Systems (BPS), Manufacturing Coordination (MFC) & Business Digital Organisation (BDO).
• Take on duties and get to know all aspects of your field in manufacturing as well as in day-to-day business.
• Design and develop lean manufacturing cells, through analysis of process needs to include process assembly and test equipment. Work with Manufacturing Services to ensure factory layouts are kept up-to-date and meet business requirements as practices change and evolve.

Qualifications

• Education: You have completed your Master’s in Technical Engineering or comparable. You have good knowledge on topics of LEAN manufacturing principles.
• Experience and know-how: You bring along experience of manufacturing and knowledge of hydraulics through relevant industrial internships. You possess strong Microsoft Office and IT skills and sound project management experience.
• Soft skills: You are detail oriented and possess strong communication skills, work well in a team and independently. You are confident, forward-thinking and hold analytical and conceptual capabilities. You see courage, sincerity, tolerance, and mindfulness as desirable attitudes.
• Mobility: Willingness to travel at home and abroad as a part of the job rotation.

What We Offer

• A comprehensive graduate development program with structured rotations.
• Dedicated coaching and mentorship from senior leaders.
• Extensive training in SAP and other industry-leading tools.
• The opportunity to work in a global, innovative, and market-leading company.
• A clear path for career progression for high performers.

Why Bosch Rexroth?

A range of benefits are available including employee discounts, various sports and health opportunities, on-site parking.
We offer a wide variety of interesting and challenging tasks. Flexible work-time options, 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.
We are unable to provide visa sponsorship beyond the program.