Degree Apprentice Manufacturing Engineering

BAE Systems.; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A global defense manufacturer in Sheffield is seeking a Degree Manufacturing Engineer Apprentice. The role involves supporting the manufacturing engineering team in delivering projects and requires a minimum of 5 GCSEs and 3 A-levels in relevant subjects. Competitive salary and extensive benefits are offered, fostering an inclusive and diverse work culture.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs including Maths & English at grade 9-4/A*-C.
• 3 A-levels in relevant subjects or equivalent vocational qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support teams to transition products from design to production.
• Work on existing products and future weapon platforms.
• Understand the integration of various engineering disciplines.

Education

5 GCSEs at grade 9-4/A*-C including Maths & English & Science/Technical Subject

3 A-levels at grade C or above (1 in Maths, 1 in Engineering or a Science)

Equivalent level 3 vocational qualification (STEM discipline, minimum 96 UCAS points)

Job description

Job title

Degree Manufacturing Engineer Apprentice (Weapon Systems UK)

Location

Sheffield

Salary

£23,493 per annum, with annual progression through the scheme duration.

What you’ll be doing

As a Manufacturing Degree Apprentice at BAE Systems, you will work within our manufacturing engineering team, playing a pivotal role in the planning and smooth delivery of manufacturing engineering across our product portfolio. This includes:

• Supporting teams to bring products from the early design stage to full production and operation
• Working on our existing products across a global customer base, as well as supporting the next generation of weapon platforms for the future battle space
• Understanding how core industrial engineering, mechanical engineering and the facilities/systems involved, come together to produce world-class products
• Developing fundamental knowledge and understanding of the relationships between engineering and operations and how these teams collaborate to interpret drawings, tooling and documentation as they bring together our weapon systems products in real-time

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Weapon Systems Team

As part of the Platforms & Services sector, Weapon Systems designs, manufactures and supports artillery systems, naval guns, and provides engineering capability. We are looking for innovation, commitment and drive to help define the future of Weapon Systems capabilities.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Export Control / Security

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Qualification requirements

5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 9-4/A*-C which must include Maths & English & a Science/Technical Subject AND 1 of the following:
3 A-levels (or equivalent) at grade C or above. 1 subject must be Maths and 1 subject must be in Engineering or a Science/Technical subject
OR
An equivalent level 3 vocational qualification (must be a STEM related subject that aligns to the scheme/area you are applying for and worth a minimum of 96 UCAS points)