Manufacturing Engineering Graduate
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Position Overview & Specifications
Supporting the Engineering team in a real lean manufacturing environment, a Graduate Engineer at Faurecia will gain great exposure into the Automotive environment.
The Graduate Engineer will be involved in the design, specification, follow-up and implementation of the production tools, in line with planning, quality (including industry standards) and cost targets. The main missions of this role are to:
- Support the Engineering team with launch of new products/processes.
- Support the Engineering team to design shop floor layout and process flow as part of innovation and improvements
- Assist with process definition and ensuring release of tools definition in appropriate Product Data Management (PDM) System
- Support raw material optimisation, propose and implement product and process improvements to fulfil geometric requirements and assist new product introduction and industrialisation.
- Apply Group standards under the Faurecia Excellence System (FES), as well as other internal and industry standards.
- Full involvement in any project work set by Managers.
Qualifications/ Requirements:
- Completed a year long industrial placement in a related industry
- Bachelor degree in Engineering at 2.1 or above
- Completed degree within last 3 year period
- International mind set
- Enthusiastic, motivated and well organised
- Results oriented with strong written and oral communication skills
- Hardworking, flexible and reliable§
- Able to work well within a team
- Self-confident, decisive and able to apply initiative
- Committed to continuous improvement
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Graduate
Contract length: 24 months
Salary: From £25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Lichfield, WS13 8NQ: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:
- placement: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Manufacturing Engineering Graduate roles across Faurecia's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Transportation Equipment Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,000 - £25,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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