Graduate Research Engineer - Component Manufacturing Technologies
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The Vacancy
Get Behind Great British Manufacturing
Are you ready to help shape the future of manufacturing?
At the MTC, we're developing the advanced technologies that will transform how products are designed, engineered and manufactured across the UK. As part of our commitment to building future engineering talent, we're looking for ambitious graduates to join our Component Manufacturing Technologies Graduate Programme and become part of a team driving innovation across industry.
Your Future Starts Here
Our structured 24-month graduate programme has been designed to develop talented engineers into confident technical professionals. You'll gain hands-on experience across specialist manufacturing disciplines while working on live projects that make a real impact on UK industry.
The programme offers exposure to key technology areas including:
- Additive Manufacturing
- Laser Processing
- Materials Technology
You'll work on innovative solutions that help create components that are stronger, lighter, more sustainable and more cost-effective, supporting the adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies across UK industry.
What You'll Gain
- Experience working with cutting-edge manufacturing technologies
- Exposure to high-profile industrial research and development projects
- Structured technical and professional development
- Support towards professional registration and Chartership
- Development of commercial awareness, leadership and problem-solving skills
- Mentoring from industry-leading engineers and researchers
Who We're Looking For
We're seeking passionate graduates who demonstrate curiosity, innovation and a collaborative mindset, aligned with our values of One Team Together, Pursuit of the Best, Insatiable Curiosity and Enterprising Spirit.
You'll have:
- A minimum 2:1 degree in a relevant STEM discipline such as Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Engineering, Photonics, Optics, Sensing or Instrumentation, or a closely related subject.
- A desire to learn and continuously develop.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to a range of audiences.
- A passion for solving complex engineering challenges.
Join a Team Where Progress Happens
If you're excited by advanced manufacturing, emerging technologies and the opportunity to make a tangible difference to UK industry, we'd love to hear from you.
Closing Date: 23 December 2026 (applications may close earlier if target volumes are reached).
Apply now and begin your engineering career with MTC.
Please note: visa sponsorship is not available for this 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.
About The MTC
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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