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Graduate Research Engineer - Advanced Production Systems

Salary £34,000
Location Coventry +/or Liverpool
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Get Behind Great British Manufacturing

Are you ready to launch your engineering career at the forefront of innovation?

At the MTC, we're shaping the future of UK manufacturing by developing cutting-edge technologies that help industry become smarter, more productive, and more sustainable. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we're looking for talented graduates to join our Advanced Production Systems (APS) Graduate Programme and help deliver the next generation of manufacturing solutions. 

Why Join Us?

Our 24-month structured graduate programme is designed to accelerate your development into a confident and capable professional engineer. From day one, you'll work on real-world projects, collaborating with industry-leading experts and gaining exposure to some of the most exciting technologies in advanced manufacturing. 

You'll rotate across specialist areas including:

  • Machines
  • Robotics & Automation
  • Mechatronics
  • Control Systems

Helping to design, develop, and implement innovative production technologies that improve efficiency, flexibility, and competitiveness across UK industry. 

What You'll Gain

  • Hands-on experience with cutting-edge manufacturing technologies
  • Structured professional and technical development
  • Support towards professional registration and Chartership
  • Exposure to commercial, leadership, and business skills
  • Opportunities to work alongside some of the brightest engineering minds in the sector 

What We're Looking For

We're seeking curious, ambitious graduates who embody our values of One Team Together, Pursuit of the Best, Insatiable Curiosity, and Enterprising Spirit. 

You'll need:

  • A minimum 2:1 degree in a relevant STEM discipline such as Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, Control Engineering, Autonomous Systems, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, AI, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related subject.
  • A passion for innovation and continuous learning.
  • Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
  • A collaborative approach and enthusiasm for solving complex engineering challenges. 

Recruitment Process

Our selection process includes:

  1. Online application and CV submission
  2. SOVA psychometric assessments
  3. Structured telephone interview
  4. Face-to-face assessment centre at our Coventry or Liverpool sites
  5. Offer and onboarding journey ahead of programme start in September 2027

Ready to Shape the Future?

If you're inspired by technology, innovation, and the opportunity to make a real impact on UK manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 23 December 2026 (applications may close early once target volumes are reached). 

Apply now and start your journey with MTC, where progress happens. 

Please note: visa sponsorship is not available for this graduate programme. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Please be aware that many roles working for MTC will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

All candidates must meet Right to Work in the UK criteria and achieve the required security and clearance requirements to undertake this role which will be shared with you upon application. 

The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is an internationally renowned and  respected research and development organisation, bridging the gap between academia and manufacturing, and is home to some of the brightest minds in engineering from around the globe. 

The MTC's engineers, scientists and technicians work with some of the most advanced manufacturing equipment in the world in a supportive and collegiate environment for the development and demonstration of new technologies on an industrial scale, helping manufacturers of all sizes develop new and innovative processes and technologies. 

Established to prove cutting edge manufacturing advances in an agile environment in partnership with industry, academia and other institutions, the MTC works with hundreds of industrial clients across a range of sectors including automotive, aerospace, rail, informatics, food and drink, infrastructure, construction and civil engineering, electronics, oil and gas and defence. The MTC helps businesses thrive by advancing their technological and engineering capabilities to improve their business efficiency, capability and competitiveness. 

Supported by one of the largest public sector investments in UK Manufacturing, the MTC's engineering capabilities cover research and development, advanced manufacturing management, factory design and training for the skills of the future. 

The MTC has world-class facilities in Coventry, Liverpool and Oxford, and is part of the UK's High Value Manufacturing Catapult, supported by Innovate UK.

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