Graduate engineering and manufacturing programme
Do you want a career that’s all about helping to shape the world around us? Are you keen to take newly developed products into full-scale manufacture?
What's engineering and manufacturing all about?
Every year, we spend £3 billion on products that help people around the world do more, feel better and live longer. Global manufacturing and supply (GMS) works in conjunction with other parts of the business to ensure the smooth and rapid transition of newly developed products into full-scale manufacture. By integrating talented teams of chemical, electrical, mechanical, biopharmaceutical, automation, sterile and device engineers, we deliver four billion packs of medicines and healthcare products every single year.
We are proud of our technical development programme and the role it plays in developing our technical leaders for the future.
Do I have the skills?
You should have achieved or be on course for a minimum 2:1 degree, Masters or PhD in one of the areas described below. As well as technical skills, you'll need to show leadership potential, resilience and genuine enthusiasm for the healthcare industry.
| Field of employment |
Required area of study |
| Chemical engineering | chemical engineering, process engineering, bio processing engineering, bio chemical engineering, or environmental chemical engineering, materials science, pharmacy (combined degrees acceptable) |
| Electrical engineering | electrical engineering, integrated engineering, innovation or manufacturing engineering, engineering management, or any IET-listed degree with ‘electrical’ in the title |
| Mechanical engineering | mechanical engineering, production engineering, manufacturing engineering, engineering management, or any IMechE-accredited degree |
| Steriles (mechanical) engineering | mechanical engineering, production engineering, manufacturing engineering, engineering management, or any IMechE-accredited degree |
| Steriles (chemical) engineering | chemical engineering, process engineering, bio processing engineering, bio chemical engineering, or environmental chemical engineering, materials science, pharmaceutical science, pharmacy (combined degrees acceptable) |
| Biopharmaceutical engineering | Biochemical, Biomedical, BioPhysics, BioTechnology, Medical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, BioEngineering, BioPharmaceuticals, Analytical Science |
| Materials Science | materials science, materials science & engineering, chemical engineering, chemical physics, pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry (combined degrees are acceptable) |
| Packaging Engineering | mechanical engineering, packaging engineering, manufacturing engineering, engineering management, product design, materials engineering - preferably your degree should be an IMechE accredited degree. |
What will the programme be like?
This three-year programme involves three different rotations across the UK and the Republic of Ireland, with the potential to move overseas. Rotations will give you wide experience within different roles and working environments.
Throughout the scheme, you will have numerous opportunities to meet with other GMS graduates for training, development and our annual, global networking event. You will undertake a number of core training and personal development courses, alongside additional opportunities arranged using your personal training budget. These will be tailored to suit your development needs.
Where can I go?
Throughout the programme, you’ll receive 360º feedback from key stakeholders, helping you develop both technically and professionally. The rotational programme has been developed to incorporate both the needs of the business and your own personal development. By moving into different sectors of GMS you will be able to further your experiences and plan your career path after completing the scheme.
What will I learn?
We are developing new, state-of-the-art technologies all of the time. So you'll have the chance to develop your skills in a radically changing industry. You’ll also have the support and inspiration to plot your own career path.
How can I apply?
If you like what you’ve seen and believe this is right for you:
Applications for all roles are now closed. Details of the 2014 programmes will be posted in September 2013.
