Dowty- Manufacturing Engineering Degree Apprenticeship, 2027 intake

IF1200 GE Aviation Systems Limited; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Non-contributory Pension

Life Assurance

Group income protection

Private medical cover

26 days holiday (flexible)

BPSS clearance

Job summary

GE Aerospace, Dowty Propellers, Gloucestershire, offers a four-year Manufacturing Engineer apprenticeship tied to a BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering with Manufacturing from UWE. You'll rotate across production, quality, design, and materials to turn engineering intent into manufacturable products.

You’ll study onsite two days a week and spend time in the workplace to complete EPA and assignments, joining a manufacturing engineering team focused on safety, quality and delivery.

Qualifications

• Mathematics and STEM focus required.
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities.
• Willingness to learn across multiple ME disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Write and improve manufacturing work instructions aligned with specs.
• Generate machine code for CNC and create metrology tooling programs.
• Present data-driven manufacturing solutions using Lean and problem-solving methods.
• Develop production techniques from raw materials to finished goods with SQDC focus.
• Suggest new tooling and fixtures to improve processes.
• Contribute to year-on-year improvements in throughput, yield and defects.

Skills

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

UCAS points 112

A-Levels BBC incl Mathematics

BTEC Extended Diploma in Engineering DMM

English/Maths grade C/4 or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description Summary

You 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 Description About GE Aerospace

Are 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. You’ll be part of a team that embraces your drive, your curiosity, and your unique ideas and perspectives. Most importantly, you’ll share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world! This opportunity is offered at Dowty, a GE Aerospace business based in Brockworth site. 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. As a world-leading manufacturer of integrated propeller systems, Dowty Propellers provides solutions for the propulsion systems of today and tomorrow.

Key programs include the Lockheed Martin C-130J, the De-Haviland, Dash 8-400 and the Leonardo C-27J. 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, which have been continuously evolved and perfected since 1976; and the use of braiding machines that rapidly and accurately apply the blades’ fibre outer layers. 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 Summary Overview of the scheme

Length of Program: 4 years including End Point Assessment. You will receive BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering with Manufacturing. This is a broad-based programme offering a wide range of activities to build well rounded engineers with well-developed interpersonal and team-working skills. Delivered onsite at UWE 2 days per week, and one day per week in years 2-4. When not at university you will be in the workplace, with time allocated for you to complete your EPA and any other required assignments. 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 by defining process, materials and tooling to ensure we create a seamless delivery of product, on time, and to quality, for our customers. 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/Requirements

• Essential 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 above Equivalent qualification with appropriate Mathematics content Grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics, or equivalent (we accept Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths)
• Desired An understanding of our business and products, and the broader aerospace industry
• Desired A commitment to personal development and community volunteering.
• Desired Characteristics Able 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

Total Reward

• 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 Clearance Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS

Additional Information

• Relocation Assistance Provided: No
• At GE Aerospace, we invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. At GE Aerospace, respect for people is core to our culture and commitment to FLIGHT DECK, our proprietary lean operating model. We attract, develop, and retain industry-leading talent from all backgrounds and cultivate communities where people are respected and empowered to reach their fullest potential. For the people of GE Aerospace, their work isn't just a job. It's their passion and purpose. We work and win as one team, accountable to each other and our customers, and we are always finding a better way to climb higher together. We were meant to fly.