Junior Engineer - Insourcing & Industrialisation

Protec Fire and Security Group, a Bosch Company, is one of the UK's leading fire, security, and life safety specialists. We offer the best of both worlds: the career development opportunities, stability, and technological backing of a global leader (the Bosch Group), combined with the friendly, supportive, and agile atmosphere of a successful close-knot business. As we continue to expand our manufacturing capabilities at our Head Office in Nelson, we are looking for a highly motivated and hands-on Junior Engineer to support our growing production and industrialisation team.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious graduate or early-career engineer to kick-start their professional journey. Working closely with and reporting directly to our Project Lead, you will play an active role in supporting manufacturing line ramp-ups, production transfers, and industrialisation projects (including in sourcing activities). You will gain hands-on experience in modern manufacturing strategies, lean production methodologies, and international project collaboration

Project Support: Assist the Project Lead in planning, coordinating, and executing the transfer, relocation, and industrialization of manufacturing lines.

Line Ramp-Ups: Support the physical and technical setup, commissioning, and ramp-up phases of new production lines.

Lean Manufacturing: Actively contribute to the design and optimization of line layouts using Lean Production principles (such as 5S and lean line design) to minimise waste and maximise efficiency.

Documentation & Coordination: Help prepare technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and project reports.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate tasks and maintain close communication with interface departments such as Quality, Logistics, and Purchasing.

Teamwork: Work collaboratively within the engineering team to solve technical issues and support continuous improvement initiatives on the shop floor.

Candidates shall be able to demonstrate the necessary qualifications, experience, skills, and traits to meet the requirements set below. Requirements for the role shall be evidenced on the application form and in the interview process. Please use the following as guidance when completing the further information section of your application form.

University degree (BSc, BEng, or equivalent) in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or a related technical discipline Essential Application