Graduate Manufacturing Documentation Engineer; Summer Placement

About the Role

This graduate placement offers an excellent opportunity to build a career within manufacturing engineering and operational excellence. The successful candidate will work closely with technicians, engineers and production operators to develop and improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across a live manufacturing environment. The role provides valuable exposure to continuous improvement, engineering documentation, manufacturing processes and cross‑functional collaboration within a global technology business.

• Create, review and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for manufacturing and support processes
• Collaborate with technicians, engineers and operators to capture best practices and process knowledge
• Observe manufacturing activities to ensure documentation accurately reflects operational methods
• Support standardisation and continuous improvement initiatives within Operations
• Ensure documentation is controlled, structured and aligned with quality requirements
• Assist with visual work instructions and process flow documentation
• Participate in improvement workshops and operational meetings
• Support engineering teams with general technical administration and reporting

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability
• Confident engaging with people at all levels of the business
• Curious and proactive approach to learning
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities
• Positive attitude and willingness to challenge existing methods constructively

Manager:
Engineering Manager

Cross‑functional manufacturing and operations environment.

• Degree or working towards degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering or similar discipline
• Strong Microsoft Office skills

• Experience using document control systems
• Awareness of manufacturing or quality systems

The ideal candidate will demonstrate an interest in manufacturing operations, continuous improvement and technical documentation. Experience gained through university projects, internships or placement work within engineering or manufacturing environments would be beneficial.

• Excellent written communication and technical writing skills.
• Strong attention to detail and document accuracy.
• Ability to understand technical processes and workflows.
• Good organisational and time management capability.
• Confident use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with operational teams.

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, with option to purchase up to 3 additional days
• Subsidised canteen
• Discounted shopping & leisure vouchers
• Gym membership discounts – up to 25%
• Charity Giving scheme

We are open to flexible working and will consider a range of options, including adjustments to working hours, patterns, and location, depending on the needs of the role. If you have specific requirements, we encourage you to discuss them with us as part of the application process.

We ensure candidates with the required qualifications and experience will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. All are welcome to apply!