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 DescriptionYou 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 futureWe 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 environmentYou will acquire an in-depth insight and understanding of the engineering and manufacturing of Hydraulic cartridge valves and manifoldsYou 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 practicesDevelop 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
