Every life is unique and so are you!
At Dräger we protect, support and rescue lives day in and day out. We are interested in you if you have the desire to work for an organisation that does something more, something that is truly worth working for.
As an international leader in medical and safety technology, we develop pioneering devices, software, services and solutions that people around the world trust. Wherever Dräger products are used, it’s about the most important thing: it’s about life.
About the role
This graduate placement offers an excellent opportunity to build a career within manufacturing engineering and operational excellence. The successful candidate will work closely with technicians, engineers and production operators to develop and improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across a live manufacturing environment. The role provides valuable exposure to continuous improvement, engineering documentation, manufacturing processes and cross-functional collaboration within a global technology business.
Key responsibilities
- Create, review and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for manufacturing and support processes
- Collaborate with technicians, engineers and operators to capture best practices and process knowledge
- Observe manufacturing activities to ensure documentation accurately reflects operational methods
- Support standardisation and continuous improvement initiatives within Operations
- Ensure documentation is controlled, structured and aligned with quality requirements
- Assist with visual work instructions and process flow documentation
- Participate in improvement workshops and operational meetings
- Support engineering teams with general technical administration and reporting
Candidate key attributes
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability
- Confident engaging with people at all levels of the business
- Curious and proactive approach to learning
- Ability to work independently and manage priorities
- Positive attitude and willingness to challenge existing methods constructively
Shared responsibilities
All employees have a responsibility:
- to comply with the Integrated Management System (IMS) and minimise any impact on the environment whilst carrying out their duties.
- to ensure and promote safe working conditions for all employees, visitors and contractors by implementing, monitoring and complying with occupational health & safety provisions
- to embed our WeLEAD competencies – I build trust, I create value for the customer, I enable others, I provide direction, I embrace diversity, I deliver results
Reporting relationships
Manager
- Engineering Manager
Size of team/environment
- Cross-functional manufacturing and operations environment.
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Degree or working towards degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering or similar discipline
- Strong Microsoft Office skills
Desirable
- Experience using document control systems
- Awareness of manufacturing or quality systems
Related experience
- The ideal candidate will demonstrate an interest in manufacturing operations, continuous improvement and technical documentation. Experience gained through university projects, internships or placement work within engineering or manufacturing environments would be beneficial.
Skills and special competencies
- Excellent written communication and technical writing skills
- Strong attention to detail and document accuracy
- Ability to understand technical processes and workflows
- Good organisational and time management capability
- Confident use of Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to collaborate effectively with operational teams
Benefits
- 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, with option to purchase up to 3 additional days
- Subsidised canteen
- Discounted shopping & leisure vouchers
- Gym membership discounts – up to 25%
- Charity Giving scheme
We are open to flexible working and will consider a range of options, including adjustments to working hours, patterns, and location, depending on the needs of the role. If you have specific requirements, we encourage you to discuss them with us as part of the application process.
