Manufacturing Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

This is an exciting and dynamic technical role essential to Manufacture, Assembly, Integration, and Test of flight hardware. You will be supporting the definition of the standard processes for composite panels, spacecraft structures, propulsion, and payloads, and provide ownership, measurement, and improvement of manufacturing processes essential to delivering spacecraft on time, on cost, and on quality.

As an apprentice in the Manufacturing Engineering department, you will be involved in:

• Introduction of manufacturing best practice/standardization into design
• Creation of build documentation
• Improvement of existing processes
• Innovation and bringing ideas to life

Outward Bound: During the 1st year of the apprenticeship, you will attend a week of Team Building Activities and Exercises at one of the Outward-Bound UK Sites. You will work as a team to complete daily activities such as Rock Climbing, Hiking, Abseiling, Canoeing, and more.

To be eligible for this apprenticeship, you must have a minimum of:

• 120 UCAS points made up of 3 A levels at grade B or above, which must include Maths, and Physics or Technology or an Engineering-based subject, plus another subject other than General Studies and Critical Thinking
• BTEC L3 Extended Diploma in Engineering with a minimum grade DDM, which must include a Merit in Further Mathematics
• Access Course Tariff – 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction to include Maths or Science or principles units, with the remaining 15 L3 credits being at merit
• GCSE grade C/4 or above in Maths and English Language

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Knowledge and understanding: Commitment to continue personal development, refreshing and expanding engineering knowledge through a variety of methods
• Design and development of processes, systems, services, and products: Contributing to the continuing development of engineering within their domain
• Responsibility and management skills: Taking personal responsibility for their actions, managing projects
• Communication and inter-personal skills: Be able to demonstrate a range of communication styles and methods. Understanding the importance of networks within and across functions
• Professional commitment: Demonstrating a personal and professional commitment to society, their profession, and the environment, adopting a set of values and behaviours that will maintain and enhance the reputation of the profession
• Natural problem solver with a hands-on approach and a passion for making things better, faster, leaner, and smarter. Able to get stuck in and affect change
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment where challenges are opportunities
• Aptitude for mechanical engineering, building & assembling parts/products and innovation (AI, Machine learning, robotics, 3D printing)

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications, irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or religious belief.

Airbus offers a salary of £23,000, 37 hours per week, half-day Fridays, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension, success share, and many more flexible benefits.

What We\’re Looking For

We want to hear about what motivates you to pursue this unique path and how you see yourself growing with us. Think about projects, hobbies, or academic subjects that have given you practical experience.