Graduate​/Junior Process Engineer

Location:

Wolverhampton

Salary: £32,000 per annum + significant progression opportunities

Hours:

Monday – Friday, Days

Job Type: Permanent

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Graduate / Junior Process Engineer to join an established engineering and manufacturing company based in Wolverhampton.

This position would suit a Mechanical Engineering graduate or an engineer in the early stages of their career who has gained some exposure to metals manufacturing or processing and is looking to further develop their technical knowledge and experience.

The company offers significant opportunities for career progression and professional development, making this an ideal opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to establish a long-term career within manufacturing engineering.

Working alongside an experienced engineering team, you will gain valuable hands‑on experience across a variety of manufacturing processes, contributing to improvements in production efficiency, product quality and overall operational performance.

As a Graduate / Junior Process Engineer, you will play an important role in supporting day‑to‑day manufacturing operations, identifying opportunities for process improvements and assisting with the delivery of engineering projects.

You will work closely with production, maintenance and engineering teams to analyse manufacturing performance, investigate production issues and implement improvements designed to increase efficiency, reduce waste and improve product quality.

The position will provide exposure to a range of metals manufacturing processes, including casting, extrusion, drawing, annealing and finishing. You will also be involved in equipment trials, tooling improvements and the optimisation of manufacturing processes.

Additional responsibilities will include supporting continuous improvement initiatives, assisting with new equipment installations and commissioning, preparing technical documentation and ensuring engineering activities are carried out in accordance with health and safety standards.

This is a varied, hands‑on position offering the opportunity to develop both practical engineering skills and technical expertise within a specialist manufacturing environment.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline, alongside some previous exposure to metals manufacturing or processing.

Experience could have been gained through previous employment, an industrial placement or relevant u