Graduate Manufacturing Engineer Robotics, Automation & Emerging Tech Worcester £30,000-£36,000 per annum Career‑defining development I’m currently supporting a brilliant engineering team in Worcester who are looking to bring in a Manufacturing Engineer with a passion for automation, robotics, and next‑generation manufacturing technologies. If you’re someone who loves solving problems, experimenting with new tech, and getting hands-on with real engineering challenges, this is a role where you’ll genuinely make an impact. What you’ll be doing You’ll be part of a collaborative engineering function, working across a mix of established processes and cutting‑edge technologies. Your work will span: Automation & Robotics • Troubleshooting and supporting robotic systems on the shop floor • Optimising robotic operations to boost reliability and efficiency • Working closely with production and maintenance teams to ensure safe, effective automation • Driving continuous improvement across automated processes Dimensional Inspection & Reverse Engineering • Using advanced measurement tools including 3D laser scanning • Interpreting scan data for validation and reporting • Supporting reverse engineering of components, tooling, and processes • Integrating digital data into design and manufacturing workflows Additive Manufacturing • Supporting 3D printing for prototyping, tooling, and process development Technical Development & Innovation • Exploring emerging technologies at trade shows and technical events • Engaging with suppliers and tech partners • Contributing to technical reviews and engineering projects • Testing, validating, and implementing new manufacturing technologies Training & Development This team invests heavily in technical growth. You’ll have opportunities to develop skills in: • Industrial robotics programming • Advanced 3D scanning and inspection • Reverse engineering and digital modelling • Additive manufacturing • Process improvement methodologies • Project management and engineering review processes What you’ll bring You don’t need to tick every box, but the ideal background includes: • An engineering degree or relevant qualification • Interest in automation, robotics, and emerging manufacturing tech • Strong analytical and problem‑solving mindset • Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams • Good communication skills with suppliers and internal teams • Hands‑on approach and willingness to learn • Experience with CAD or engineering design tools Benefits / Other * Holidays - 25 days holiday plus banks (The company elects to be closed for normal business over the Christmas period a total of 6 days of which 3 are from normal holiday entitlement and 3 are from statutory entitlement) * Pension - 5%-3% * Life Assurance - You will be covered by Company’s Life Assurance benefits. The scheme provides for a lumpsum benefit payable on death in service equivalent to 2x pensionable salary