Higher Apprentice Manufacturing Engineering Technician

BAE Systems; Myerscough Smithy; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking candidates for an engineering apprenticeship role in Myerscough Smithy, UK. You will train in practical and theory-based engineering while gaining hands-on experience in multiple areas. The apprenticeship offers a competitive salary, with opportunities for career growth and various employee benefits including free higher education and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Free higher education

Access to the company pension

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Qualifications

• GCSE in Maths, English & Science or Technical (grade A–C or 9–4 or equivalent).
• A Level in 3 A-levels, Maths, Engineering or Technical (grade 96 UCAS points, C or above).
• Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Read and extract relevant engineering and manufacturing related data.
• Use project management tools and problem-solving tools.
• Analyse and interpret data to generate manufacturing engineering documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Team working

Education

GCSE in Maths, English & Science

A Level in Maths, Engineering or Technical

Tools

Computer Aided Design (CAD)

Data Analytics

Job description

Responsibilities

• Read and extract relevant engineering and manufacturing related data and information (such as workplans or project plans, schedules, drawings, specifications, production data, quality reports, costing data, statistical information) drawing accurate conclusions and making informed decisions.
• Use project management tools, such as Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT), stakeholder matrices, risk mapping, radar chart and summary risk profiles.
• Use problem solving tools such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Fishbone, Practical Problem Solving (PPS) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
• Analyse and interpret data and information in order to generate manufacturing engineering documentation such as Parts Per Million (PPM) quality adherence, cost analysis and test data.
• Communicate using the appropriate method for the audience such as formal and informal presentations, written reports, verbal, electronic, social media and incorporating relevant and appropriate data or metrics.
• Use the approved process and quality compliance procedure to create or amend engineering or manufacturing documentation.
• Use lean tools and techniques, such as Six Sigma, 8 Wastes, Workplace organisation such as 5S's (sort, set in order, shine, standardise and sustain), Kaizen and Poka‑Yoke (Error proofing).
• Apply documentation control processes and procedures such as format, location, access, authorisation.
• Use financial planning, recording and review processes and documentation such as departmental budgets, estimating, cost control, cost forecasting, and investment appraisal.
• Use computer based software systems or packages such as Computer Aided Design (CAD), Data Analytics and Databases.

Qualifications

• GCSE in Maths, English & Science or Technical (grade A–C or 9–4 or equivalent)
• A Level in 3 A-levels, Maths, Engineering or Technical (grade 96 UCAS points, C or above).
• Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience.
• Communication skills.
• Organisation skills.
• Team working.

About the Company

The Air sector leads in aerospace innovation, designing advanced aircraft, supporting global customers, and developing cutting‑edge technology. With 23,000 employees worldwide, it offers world‑class training, career growth, and opportunities to impact the future of Aviation.

At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world's most advanced, technology‑led defence, aerospace and security solutions. We employ a skilled workforce of more than 93,000 people in around 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.

Employment Details

• Salary: £18,018 a year
• Hours: 37 hours a week, shifts to be confirmed
• Start date: Monday 5 October 2026
• Duration: 4 years
• Positions available: 6

Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab). We offer a competitive salary with annual increases throughout the apprenticeship and a range of employee benefits including free higher education as well as access to the Company pension and share saving scheme.

Training & Apprenticeship

You will undertake your training at the Academy for Skills and Knowledge. Gaining training in practical and theory‑based engineering; learn electrical circuits, aircraft fitting, fabrication, flight line awareness, machining, carbon fibre and Computer Aided Design. You will then also complete placements in Facilities Management, Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Infrastructure and Estates covering:

• Safe systems of working
• A technical contribution to the design, development, test, integration and support of products, equipment, systems, processes or services
• Techniques and procedures to solve engineering/manufacturing problems

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.