Graduate Manufacturing Engineer
5 days ago
Gloucester
Graduate Manufacturing Engineer – Gloucester £28,000 – £30,000 + Benefits We are working on behalf of a well-established and growing engineering organisation based in Gloucester to recruit a Graduate Manufacturing Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent engineering graduate looking to launch their career within a supportive, forward-thinking manufacturing environment. The Role As a Graduate Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting production and continuous improvement activities. You’ll gain hands-on experience across manufacturing processes, working closely with design, quality, and production teams. Key responsibilities include: • Assisting in the development and optimisation of manufacturing processes, • Supporting continuous improvement initiatives (lean, waste reduction, efficiency gains), • Creating and maintaining work instructions and technical documentation, • Investigating production issues and implementing corrective actions, • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve product quality and throughput, • Supporting new product introduction (NPI) activities About You We are looking for a motivated and proactive graduate with a strong interest in manufacturing and engineering excellence. Requirements: • Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline, • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, • Good understanding of manufacturing principles (lean knowledge is a plus), • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities, • A proactive attitude and willingness to learn What’s on Offer • Salary: £28,000 – £30,000, • Structured training and development, • Clear career progression opportunities