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Applications close December 23rd, 2026

Graduate Research Engineer - Digital Engineering

4 Day Work Week£34kHybrid · Coventry or Liverpool, England

The 4-day week in United Kingdom

About the role

Get Behind Great British Manufacturing

Are you passionate about digital technologies, data-driven innovation, and the future of engineering?

Join MTC's Digital Engineering Graduate Programme and play a vital role in transforming UK manufacturing through advanced digital technologies, simulation, analytics, and connected systems. As part of our mission to create a stronger, smarter, and more sustainable manufacturing sector, you'll work on pioneering projects that help shape the factories of the future.

Our structured 24-month Digital Engineering Graduate Programme has been designed to develop the next generation of engineering talent. You'll gain practical experience, technical expertise, and professional skills while working alongside leading engineers, researchers, and industry partners on real-world challenges.

Throughout the programme, you'll gain exposure to specialist areas including:

Informatics

Modelling & Simulation

Manufacturing and Non-Destructive Testing (M&NDT)

Together, these teams are helping industry embrace Industry 4.0 and 5.0 through the application of data, digital connectivity, simulation, and intelligent manufacturing solutions.

What You'll Gain

Hands-on experience with cutting-edge digital engineering technologies.

Opportunities to contribute to innovative industrial research projects.

Structured development and mentoring from industry experts.

Support towards professional registration and Chartership.

Exposure to leadership, commercial awareness, and business-focused skills.

The opportunity to build a rewarding career while making a tangible impact on UK manufacturing.

Who We're Looking For

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

To be successful, you'll have:

A minimum 2:1 degree in a relevant STEM discipline, such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cyber Security, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, AI, Automation & Robotics, Systems Engineering, Control Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related subject.

A passion for learning new technologies and developing your technical expertise.

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

A collaborative, innovative approach to engineering challenges.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're excited about using digital technologies to solve real-world engineering challenges and want to be part of the next generation of manufacturing innovation, we'd love to hear from you.

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

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

Please note that 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 Manufacturing Technology Centre

Leading UK research and technology organisation with 1,100+ employees on a permanent 4-day work week since September 2022.

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