Dowty- Manufacturing Engineering Degree Apprenticeship, 2026 intake

Job Description SummaryYou will work within multiple engineering disciplines for the design and manufacture of aircraft propellers. Participants will graduate with a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Mechanical Engineering with Manufacturing from UWE, University of the West of England.Job DescriptionAbout GE AerospaceAre you ready to see your future take flight? At GE Aerospace, we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft.Dowty, part of GE Aerospace Systems based in Gloucestershire, is a leading supplier of advanced technology, composite-bladed propeller systems for a wide range of regional turboprop and military transport aircraft.Our products are used in applications that range from regional airliners and military airlifters to marine hovercraft. Operated by a highly skilled workforce, Dowty Propellers’ in-house production expertise for composite blades includes application of resin transfer moulding processes.Dowty is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, and according with all local laws protecting different status.Role SummaryOverview of the schemeLength of Program: 4 years including End Point Assessment.The successful applicant will join our successful apprentice program to learn the role of a Manufacturing Engineer (ME). As a Manufacturing Engineer our role is to work between product engineering and production to translate engineering intent into manufacturable products.Keeping yourself, the ME team and the business safe and compliant in all your daily tasks.To undertake a series of cross functional job rotations in production, quality, design, materials & processes, tool design, Non-Destructive Test to obtain a broad understanding of the success factors in becoming a successful manufacturing engineer.Your last rotation will be inside ME where you will gain experience working on core ME tasks such as:Writing and iteratively improving clear and concise manufacturing work instructions that align with technical specifications.Generating machine code for CNC machining centres (lathes/mills/cutting tables) as well as metrology tools (CMM/measurement arms/laser scanners).Presenting data driven solutions to manufacturing engineering problems following structured Lean and problem-solving methodologies (Six Sigma, Red X, 8D, Lean).Creating and developing production techniques from raw material to finished product placing Safety, Quality, Delivery & Cost (SQDC) at the centre of all decisions.Proactively suggesting and developing new technology initiatives to fixtures, tooling, and equipment to improve manufacturing processes.Actively contributing to the achievement of year-on-year improvements in key manufacturing metrics such as Throughput, Yield, Cycle Time & Defects-Per-Unit.Creating PFMEAs (Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis) for current and future production processes to support Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).Qualifications/RequirementsPlease ensure you have achieved or are predicted these grades or above as these are the minimum requirements to join this apprenticeship.Minimum of 112 UCAS points via: 3 A-Levels at grade BBC or above (including Mathematics and another STEM-based subject e.g., Physics/Electronics/Computing or similar)BTEC Extended Diploma in Engineering at grade DMM or aboveEquivalent qualification with appropriate Mathematics contentGrade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics, or equivalent.DesiredAn understanding of our business and products, and the broader aerospace industry and the challenges we face.A commitment to personal development and community volunteering.Desired CharacteristicsAble to roll up your sleeves and get involved in projects.Organised & able to work towards deadlines.Inspired and curious to learn.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Able to take ownership for projects.Analytical and problem-solving skills.Proficient in Microsoft Office.Able to work as part of a team.Recruitment ProcessAs part of our recruitment process, you will be required to submit an initial CV application. After this, the stages include a video interview and assessment centre.Total RewardAt GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice, and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits.Non-contributory Pension.Life Assurance.Group income protection.Private medical cover.Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell.Security ClearanceBaseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role.Right to WorkApplications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.Additional InformationRelocation Assistance Provided: No #J-18808-Ljbffr