Graduate Process Engineer

Top tier Graduate Process Engineer role in manufacturing. £32–34k, hands-on experience, fast development and clear career progression. Graduate Process Engineer Barnoldswick, Lancashire £32,000 – £34,000 + Development & Progression This isn’t your typical graduate role. If you’re looking for a hands-on engineering position where you’re actually involved in real production from day one, not sat behind a desk doing theory, this is it. At FILTROX Carlson, you’ll be embedded on the shop floor, working alongside experienced engineers and production teams, learning how processes really work and how to improve them. What you’ll be doing Learning how manufacturing processes operate in a live production environment Working directly on the shop floor with operators and supervisors Analysing data like waste, downtime and efficiency to spot improvements Supporting process trials, optimisation and standardisation Getting involved in continuous improvement projects (Lean, CI, 5S) Helping create and improve SOPs and process documentation Supporting quality investigations and problem solving What we’re looking for A degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Process, Chemical or similar) A genuine interest in manufacturing and how things work Someone who wants to be hands-on, not office-based Strong problem-solving mindset and attention to detail A team player who’s keen to learn and develop No prior manufacturing experience needed, this role is built to train you. What you’ll get Structured training and mentoring from experienced engineers Real exposure to production, not just theory Early involvement in improvement projects A clear development pathway into roles like: Production Management Continuous Improvement / Operational Excellence Wider Operations Leadership Why this role stands out Most graduate roles ease you in slowly. This one doesn’t. You’ll be trusted early, exposed to real challenges, and given the support to develop quickly. If you want to build a career in manufacturing and actually understand how operations work from the ground up, this is a strong place to start. Apply now If you’re ready to step into a role where you can learn fast, get stuck in, and build a long-term engineering career, we’d love to hear from you. Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and are not engaging with recruitment agencies. Other Skills & Experience: Process Engineer, Graduate Engineer, Engineering Graduate, Junior Engineer, Trainee Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Production Engineer, Graduate Manufacturing Engineer, Graduate Production Engineer, Process Improvement Engineer, Continuous Improvement Engineer, CI Engineer, Operations Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Graduate Industrial Engineer, Production Support Engineer, Process Development Engineer, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Process Optimisation, Manufacturing, Production Environment, Shop Floor Engineering