Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

Airbus S.A.S.; Penyffordd; On-site; GBP 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in the UK is offering an Engineering Degree Apprenticeship for aspiring engineers. This 40-month program combines academic learning with practical experience across design, manufacturing, and quality engineering. Achieve a degree while earning a salary and gaining invaluable hands-on experience in the aerospace industry. The role offers a salary of £21,674, 35 hours work week, pension, and various benefits. Commitment to diversity and inclusion is fundamental to the company's culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• A minimum of 112 UCAS points including specific A-Levels.
• BTEC Level 3 qualification with minimum Distinction.
• Minimum GCSE grades required in English and Mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Work in Design Engineering on various projects.
• Assist in Manufacturing Engineering as a lineside engineer.
• Ensure product quality in Quality Engineering.

Skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

112 UCAS points with specific A-level grades

BTEC L3 Extended Diploma in Engineering/Aeronautical Engineering

Minimum Grade 4/C in English Language

Job description

During years 2 & 3, your scheme will operate with 4 days a week in placements and 1 day a week on academic leave for your degree. On your placement days, you will be working on-site at our Wing Manufacturing Centre of Excellence where you'll work within a range of different teams.

The engineering disciplines you will cover include:

• Design Engineering
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Quality Engineering

Additionally, you will gain vital experience working with other support functions such as finance, supply-chain, procurement, logistics, and enablement. You will rotate throughout these 3 disciplines approximately every 12 weeks.

Some of the work you could be doing includes:

• Design Engineering: Performing design changes to improve Design for Manufacturing of our products, making it more efficient to manufacture and supporting Airbus to deliver for our customers;
• Design Engineering: Supporting the analysis activities within the wing structures team on Static Stress, Fatigue and Damage Tolerance analysis utilising hand-calculations & Finite Element Analysis;
• Design Engineering: Designing and analysing proposed solutions to support wing production as daily production support and project-based activities.
• Manufacturing Engineering: Work as a lineside engineer to support build issues with the assembly process, tooling, and other industrial aspects;
• Manufacturing Engineering: Work on future architecture and industrial development projects to improve the way we manufacture the wings of today and tomorrow;
• Manufacturing Engineering: Develop new tooling and technologies (e.g., robotics, automation, and 3D printing) to improve wing-build by reducing cost, reducing time, and improving efficiency.
• Quality Engineering: Work lineside to ensure the quality of the product during build. Raise issues and manage multi-functional teams to resolve problems and improve product quality;
• Quality Engineering: Work on aircraft modifications and future projects to develop quality control;
• Quality Engineering: Work within the testing and laboratory facilities to develop materials and processes of the future.

In order to be eligible for this apprenticeship, you must have a minimum of:

• 112 UCAS points, made up of A-Level Grade B minimum in Maths, and Grade C minimum in Physics or Chemistry, with a further A-Level/AS-Level/BTEC Diploma
• BTEC L3 Extended Diploma in Engineering or Aeronautical Engineering with a minimum grade Distinction (D or DDD) which must include a Distinction in Further Mathematics
• Access to HE - Minimum 30 Level 3 credits, with 15 in Maths and 15 in a Science or Technology subject
• Baccalaureate IB - Minimum H5 grade in Mathematics, and a minimum H3 grade in Physics.
• T Level - Minimum of Merit overall in Engineering & Manufacturing with an additional Level 3 qualification in Mathematics
• Minimum Grade 4/C English Language & 5/B or above in Maths GCSE's

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation, and sustainable growth.

The Airbus Engineering Degree Apprenticeship gives you the "university experience" with 3 whole years of invaluable industry experience. Achieve a BEng (Hons) Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering from Swansea University whilst earning a full-time salary and paying ZERO fees to do so.

This unique 40-month programme not only offers you a degree from one of the most highly-recognised engineering institutes in the country, but together with vocational training and placements in design, manufacturing, and quality engineering, you will develop excellent engineering skills recognised across the globe.

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 is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all.

Salary: £21,674, 35 hours per week, Half day Fridays, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Pension, Success share, Plus many more flexible benefits!

What is it about Airbus that makes you excited to start a career with us? What is it about our company, our values, or the future of aerospace that excites you? We want to hear about what motivates you to pursue this unique path and how you see yourself growing with us.

What skills and experience do you bring? Think about projects, hobbies, or academic subjects that have given you practical experience. This could include personal projects, academic work, and extracurricular activities.