Graduate Specialist Program - Manufacturing

Robert Bosch Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured rotations

Mentorship by senior leaders

SAP training

Global exposure

Clear career progression

Job summary

HydraForce in Birmingham, UK, offers a two-year Graduate Specialist Program in Manufacturing designed to start your career with hands-on experience across production and hydraulics. We rotate through specialist departments and abroad, backed by mentors, with a path to permanent employment.

You will develop expertise in hydraulic components and lean manufacturing, contribute to cost and process improvements, and gain exposure to SAP and industry tools in a global, performance-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Master's in Technical Engineering with knowledge of LEAN manufacturing principles.
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing and hydraulics from internships; strong IT skills.
• Detail oriented with teamwork, communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as part of job rotation.

Responsibilities

• Gain in-depth understanding of hydraulic cartridge valves and manifolds.
• Drive Manufacturing Excellence strategy across global operations.
• Support Lean and digitalisation projects to improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, BPS, MFC & BDO.
• Design lean manufacturing cells and ensure layouts meet evolving business needs.

Skills

LEAN manufacturing

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Education

Master's in Technical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Graduate Specialist Program - Manufacturing

• Full-time

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.

Our trainee program as a "Graduate Specialist Program - Manufacturing" is your career start in an internationally successful company.

In 18-24 months, you will pass through specialist departments in our plant in Birmingham and abroad that are individually tailored to you. In the Graduate Specialist Program (GSP), you are in good hands as a technical ace with a soft spot for manufacturing and hydraulics technology. You carry an innovative mindset working towards effective solutions and embrace influencing people. Beyond the 2 year program, you will obtain permanent employment.

You will benefit from the comprehensive support of an experienced mentor and experts from specialist departments - through regular feedback.

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 programwith 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.

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.

To be considered for this program you must have completed a Masters education in the relevant subject mentioned in job description

This opportunity is a permanent job beyond the 2 year placement, hence we will not be able to consider applicants unless they have right to work in the UK indefinitely

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