Graduate Specialist Program - Manufacturing at Bosch Group

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Technical Engineering, Lean Manufacturing Principles, Manufacturing, Hydraulics, Microsoft Office, Project Management, Communication Skills, Analytical Skills, Conceptual Skills, Teamwork, Independence, Innovative Mindset, Efficiency Improvement, Digitalisation, AI Projects, Manufacturing Excellence

Industry

Software Development

Description

Company Description 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 programme 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 Programme (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. You will benefit from the comprehensive support of an experienced mentor and experts from specialist departments - through regular feedback. 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 What will you be doing? 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. Additional Information A range of benefits are available including employee discounts, various sports and health opportunities, on-site parking 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.

Responsibilities

You will gain in-depth insight into the engineering and manufacturing of hydraulic cartridge valves and manifolds while driving the Manufacturing Excellence strategy. Additionally, you will participate in efficiency improvement projects and develop lean manufacturing cells.