Manufacturing Engineering Graduate

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Mercedes AMG HPP in Brixworth seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Graduate for a full-time onsite role spanning concept to built item, delivering solutions under tight deadlines. You’ll gain breadth across Formula 1 manufacturing, contribute autonomously, and develop CAD and CAM skills while working with engineers to power the F1 powertrains. Benefits include £33k salary, performance and collective bonuses, 36 days leave, private healthcare, pension, onsite gym, and mentoring toward chartered status. Requirements: 2:1 in Manufacturing or related field, hands-on experience, resilience, strong first principles, and teamwork. Apply online with CV, cover letter, include grades and a portfolio if available. Assessment Centre November 2025 to March 2026; start September 2026; Travel Bursary available; Diversity policy noted.

As a Manufacturing Graduate you’ll have the opportunity to experience the manufacturing cycle from concept (design) to manufactured item. You will be challenged to provide innovative manufacturing solutions to complex engineering concepts, whilst developing a broader understanding of manufacturing techniques all while working on real engine components required within challenging deadlines.

As a team we pride ourselves on challenging and developing our graduates with the opportunity to be provided with an exposure to a breadth of manufacturing engineering within Formula 1. To do this you will;

• Have the autonomy to actively contribute to your team, suggesting new methods of working, challenging existing methods if other options are available
• Have the opportunity to learn and utilise your CAD skills, working with our designs and drawings
• Have the opportunity to learn and utilise your CAM skills, working to program components that will go racing
• Have time working with our highly skilled engineers to create solutions in order to deliver our F1 powertrains
• Have access to the latest technology that will stretch your capability, knowledge and skills

What can we offer you?

We offer the opportunity to work in a state of the art Research and Development Centre, being involved in exciting technological challenges alongside some of Formula 1’s best engineers, with the autonomy to engineer solutions from a clean sheet. You will also have the opportunity to work towards chartered status with the IMechE via our MPDS registered scheme and will be assigned a personal mentor who will support you throughout.

Our benefits package includes:

• A salary of £33,000pa
• Performance bonus
• Collective bonus
• 36 days annual leave
• Access to private healthcare and generous pension scheme
• Onsite Gym
• A variety of other benefits and staff discounts

What do we need from you?

• An individual who can demonstrate their passion for Manufacturing
• A curious, tenacious and driven individual with a hunger to work in a fast-paced environment.
• A proven academic background with a 2.1 degree or above in a Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical, or relevant engineering subject.
• Resilient approach to problem solving and technical analysis.
• An excellent understanding of engineering first principles
• Previous experience working with CAD and CAM would be desirable.
• Practical, “hands-on” experience to complement your academic studies, displayed clearly on your CV and/or cover letter.
• A team player, able to build relationships across manufacturing and the wider business.
• A flexible and adaptable approach which will enable you to develop your skills
• An open and innovative mind, as most of the problems we solve are not run of the mill
• The courage to challenge and desire to be challenged, to expand your technical knowledge and skills with a focus on continuous improvement

The application process:

• Submit your on-line application, CV, covering letter, and portfolio of work if available. (Please note, no portfolio will not negatively impact your application).
  • Within this we would like to learn as much about you as possible. Tell us about your hobbies and passions; related and unrelated to the scheme or degree you are studying as this will help you stand out against candidates that may have the same qualifications and grades as you.
  • Please remember to list the grades you have achieved against the respective qualifications, employment and project experience.
  • As part of our Diversity and Inclusion policy please do not put a photo of yourself on your CV.
• Your application will be screened by HR and the hiring manager.
• If successful you will be invited to attend an Assessment Centre between November 2025 - March 2026
• If successful, your scheme will start in September 2026.

We recognise that the ideal candidate for this role may not meet every requirement in this advert and understand that some applicants are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.  Here at Mercedes AMG HPP our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring are critical to our success. HPP does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or group or class protected by any local law and we encourage applications from any background.

During your application process we are committed to providing additional support where it may be needed. If you need additional financial support to help attend Assessment Centres and Interviews you can apply to be considered to receive our Interview Travel Bursary which will provide full reimbursement for any travel expenses incurred. At the point of a successful invitation to interview please raise this with your Recruitment contact at HPP.

Please note, due to the volume of applications we receive, there may be periods of time during the process where you don’t hear anything from us. Don’t worry! We will advise you of the outcome of your application regardless of the result so please bear with us. Please be advised that we are unable to provide detailed feedback to applicants, apologies for any inconvenience.