Manufacturing Degree Apprentice

BAE Systems; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the UK seeks a Manufacturing Degree Apprentice to support the manufacturing engineering team. The role involves bringing products from design to production and requires 5 GCSEs including Maths and English and 3 A-levels in STEM subjects. Competitive benefits include a pension scheme, health plans, and more.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health benefits

Qualifications

• Must include Maths, English, and a Science/Technical Subject.
• An equivalent level 3 vocational qualification aligned to the scheme is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Support teams to bring products to full production.
• Work on existing products across a global customer base.
• Understand industrial and mechanical engineering for product creation.
• Develop knowledge of engineering and operations collaboration.

Skills

STEM-related subject understanding

Mathematical skills

Technical analysis

Education

5 GCSEs at grade 9-4 / A-C

3 A-levels at grade C or above

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 9‑4 / A‑C which must include Maths, English and 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).

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems 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.

About 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.