Manufacturing Engineer Apprentice

TN United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is offering an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Manufacturing Engineer in Slough. This role is designed for individuals eager to learn about advanced manufacturing technology while actively supporting production processes. Over a 4-year apprenticeship, you will gain hands-on experience in various teams, from gas seals assembly to quality control. The position emphasizes continuous improvement, project management, and effective communication with stakeholders. Join a diverse and inclusive team dedicated to engineering a better future, while enjoying competitive benefits and a rewarding career path.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Employee resource groups

Annual Excellence Awards

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English Language and Maths (grade 5+).
• A Levels or equivalent in science, technology, or engineering (grade B).

Responsibilities

• Improve KPIs for production areas within our Slough plant.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and Kaizen activities.

Skills

Lean methodologies

Project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths

A Levels in science or engineering

Tools

Visual Factory

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer Apprentice, Slough

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Apprentice Manufacturing Engineer to join our team at John Crane in Slough. As an Apprentice, you will support our production area, assisting with the smooth operation of manufacturing processes and daily activities. This role provides a comprehensive understanding of production activities and advanced manufacturing technology, with rotations through gas seals assembly, testing, and quality teams. Based at our headquarters in Slough, the role operates Monday to Friday during normal office hours.

By the end of this 4-year Apprenticeship, you will be equipped to support operations process controls, address machine issues, and implement improvements using Lean methodologies.

How to Apply

Please apply via the following link: Manufacturing Engineer Apprentice – Find an apprenticeship – GOV.UK

Training and Responsibilities

• Improve KPIs for production areas within our Slough plant
• Create and update standards and process instructions using Visual Factory
• Implement cost-reduction initiatives
• Manage key projects from conception to completion, ensuring milestones and objectives are met on time and within budget
• Support continuous improvement (CI) initiatives and Kaizen activities
• Provide hands-on support for production functions
• Assist the NPD team with PFMEAs, risk assessments, and control plans
• Prepare cost estimates, formulate schedules, and monitor production/CapEx projects
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to provide technical support

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English Language (grade 5+), Maths (grade 5+), and other relevant subjects
• A Levels or equivalent in science, technology, or engineering (grade B or equivalent BTEC Level 3), including Maths (grade B)
• Relevant industry experience or additional qualifications are encouraged and can be considered for apprenticeship adjustments

Additional Information

We value diversity and foster inclusivity through employee resource groups supporting Veterans, Pride, Black Employees, Women, and Neurodiversity. We celebrate excellence with our annual Smiths Excellence Awards and promote a culture of equality and ethics. Join us for a rewarding career with competitive benefits, helping to engineer a better future.

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of background or characteristics. We do not request payment during any stage of the hiring process—apply directly through our official careers website to avoid fraud.