Graduate Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Prestwick; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems is seeking graduates for their Research and Technology team in Prestwick. This role involves working on advanced technology projects in aerospace, offering a supportive environment for professional development, with a strong emphasis on innovation and teamwork.

Benefits

37-hour working week (half-day Friday)

Shift premiums up to 33%

Overtime at time and a half

33 days holiday per year

Annual bonus based on company performance

Defined contribution pension scheme

Virtual GP service available 365 days/year

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible benefits

Free car parking

Qualifications

• Strong academic background required.
• 1st class honours or Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop skills in advanced technology areas including composite manufacturing and automation.
• Work with various teams to gain insight into the aerospace industry.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Self-discipline

Motivation

Education

Honours degree in Mechanical Engineering

Honours degree in Aerospace Engineering

Honours degree in Product-Design Engineering

Honours degree in Data Analytics

Honours degree in Computing Science

Honours degree in Automation and Robotics

Honours degree in Mechatronics Engineering

Honours degree in Advanced Composites and Polymers

Honours degree in Metallurgy

Honours degree in Chemical Engineering

Honours degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Honours degree in Manufacturing Technology

Job description

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S PIRIT AEROSYSTEMS: GRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES SEPTEMBER 2025

Research and Technology

Spirit AeroSystems is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of aerostructures for commercial airplanes, defense platforms, and business/regional jets. With expertise in aluminum and advanced composite manufacturing solutions, the company’s core products include fuselages, integrated wings and wing components, pylons, and nacelles. Also, Spirit serves the aftermarket for commercial and business/regional jets. Headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, Spirit has facilities in France, Malaysia, and Morocco.

At Spirit AeroSystems, innovation drives everything we do. Not many tier-one manufacturers can point to investments in research and development. Spirit AeroSystems isn’t the average tier-one manufacturing company. The company continues to refine and revolutionize internal processes, supply chain management, and team protocols, focusing on research and development to meet current customer needs and anticipate future challenges for commercial and defense programs.

We’re looking to strengthen our R&T team in Prestwick with graduates who bring innovative thinking, enthusiasm, and the necessary skills and knowledge.

This opportunity, based at our Prestwick site, offers:

• 37-hour working week (half-day Friday)
• Shift premiums up to 33%, where applicable
• Overtime at time and a half, where applicable
• 33 days holiday per year, increasing with service
• Annual bonus based on company performance
• Defined contribution pension scheme (default contributions: 4% employee, 8% employer)
• Virtual GP service available 365 days/year
• Employee Assistance Program
• A wide range of flexible benefits
• Death in service payment (default 4 times basic salary)
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Free car parking

Responsibilities

Your placement will be within the Research and Technology group, working with various teams to develop skills in advanced technology areas, including composite manufacturing, automation, robotics, digital tools, and materials testing. This will provide a broad insight into the aerospace industry and help you explore your interests for future focus areas.

We value our people highly. Applicants should have a strong academic background, excellent communication and teamwork skills, and demonstrate commitment, self-discipline, and motivation.

Qualifications

Candidate Requirements:

• Honours degree (minimum) in relevant fields such as Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Product-Design Engineering, Data Analytics, Computing Science, Automation and Robotics, Mechatronics Engineering, Advanced Composites and Polymers, Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or Manufacturing Technology.

Desirable: A 1st class honours degree or a Master’s degree will be considered favorably during shortlisting.

Completed applications must be submitted by Monday, 2nd June at 12 pm. The qualification must be obtained by 30th June 2025.

External applicants should be aware that, as part of pre-employment checks, the preferred candidates must complete:

• Right to Work in the UK check
• Employment Reference check
• Disclosure Scotland check
• Pre-employment Medical

Spirit will facilitate these checks through its chosen service providers.

Spirit AeroSystems is an equal opportunity employer, considering qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor under law.