Quality Assurance Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

Airbus; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Stevenage is offering an exciting apprenticeship opportunity in Quality Assurance. This role involves supporting quality assurance activities and improvement projects as part of their acclaimed Airbus Apprenticeship Programme. The ideal candidate will have strong qualifications in STEM, specifically in Maths and additional subjects. The apprenticeship aims to develop skills necessary for future roles in the aerospace industry, with various benefits including competitive salary and team-building activities.

Benefits

Salary of £23,000

37 hours per week

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension plan

Success share

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• 112 UCAS points including A level in Maths, and additional A levels in STEM subjects.
• GCSE grades C/4 in Maths, English Language, and an additional STEM subject.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day Quality Assurance activities.
• Develop and manage improvement projects.
• Participate in team building activities.

Skills

Commitment to personal development

Communication skills

Responsibility management

Knowledge of engineering concepts

Team collaboration

Education

A level in Maths at Grade B or above

2 additional A levels or equivalent in STEM subjects

Job description

Job Description:

Start date: September 2026

Location: Airbus Defence & Space Stevenage

Duration: 4 years

University: University of Warwick

Degree: BEng Applied Professional Engineering

Application: We love your interest in joining Airbus! There is no limit on the number of positions you can apply for. However, please be aware that you can only progress in the selection process for one position at a time. We recommend reviewing all available opportunities and applying to those that best match your experience and aspirations.

Application closing date: We encourage you to apply early to avoid missing out on this opportunity! Please note we will close adverts as soon as we receive sufficient applications.

Benefits:

Salary: £23,000

37 hours per week // Half day Fridays!* // 25 days holiday plus bank holidays // Pension // Success share // Plus many more flexible benefits!

*subject to completing full hours prior to this

About us:

Launch an exciting career by joining our Airbus Apprenticeship Programme! Our Apprentices receive second to none training, gaining the necessary skills, knowledge and experience to enable you to make an immediate contribution when you enter the workforce. We are hiring young people who will develop the skills we need to fill the critical roles for our future.

By the end of the programme, our aim is that you are ready to progress, having already demonstrated your value. You will have developed your skills in an area that is strategically important for Airbus, you will know about the Airbus business, the opportunities, challenges and needs, and you will have learned more about yourself, and what makes you great.

Above all you will have the opportunity to do your best work in an industry that is literally reshaping how we live in our world.

What you will be doing:

Your role is going to be a mix of two existing functions:

Responsible QA: You will be supporting the general day to day Quality Assurance activities, including non-conformance management, Key inspection activities in cleanroom and driving non quality prevention (Root cause analysis…).

• Write Quality Surveillance Plans (QSP);
• Chair gate reviews as defined in the project (Manufacturing Readiness Review, Integration Readiness Review, Test Readiness Review, Test Readiness Board, Delivery Review Board, Pre-Shipment Review, Shipment Readiness Review…);
• Deliver quality briefs with the area manager in the shop floor to raise awareness to operators on lessons learned and good practice;
• Prepare incoming inspection checklists;
• Review Production work instructions;
• Manage all Non Conformance Reports;
• Chair Internal Review Board (IRB);
• Chair practical problem solving (PPS);
• Proactively promote and conduct risk analyses;
• Elaborate audit plan and perform flash and process audits;
• Ensure that lessons learned & near miss actions are implemented;
• Provide monthly report of Quality Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Improvement QA: Supporting the Improvement quality engineer on all the different improvement projects on-going: development of new digital dashboards, implementation of new inspection tools (3D scanning…) or processes.

• Develop business cases for changes and improvement against local requirements;
• Provide inputs to the definition of the Production Quality improvement Strategy;
• Develop, manage and lead improvement projects providing regular progress and cost reports to the management team;
• Provide Training on new concepts resulting from Production Quality improvement initiatives;
• Support and coordinate improvement project deployment and stabilization on a day-to-day basis;
• Develop and deploy the Production Quality Improvements Communication plan both internally and externally;
• Support any cross-site, trans-functional and trans-national improvement actions;
• Provide reports as required by functional and project management;
• Provide monthly reports of Quality Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) on improvement initiatives.

Outward Bound:

During the 1st year of the apprenticeship, you will attend a week of Team Building Activities and Exercises at one of the Outward-Bound UK Sites. Split up into teams consisting of Apprentices of all levels from various Airbus Defence and Space sites, you will work as a team to complete daily activities such as Rock Climbing, Hiking, Abseiling, Canoeing and more.

Requirements:

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

• 112 UCAS points made up of A level in Maths at Grade B or above, and 2 additional A levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications in STEM subjects or Engineering (Physics recommended)

AND

• GCSE grades C/4 in Maths, English Language and additional STEM subject

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Knowledge and understanding: Commitment to continue personal development, refreshing and expanding engineering knowledge through a variety of methods;
• Design and development of processes, systems, services and products: Contributing to the continuing development of engineering within their domain;
• Responsibility and management skills: Taking personal responsibility for their actions, managing projects;
• Communication and inter-personal skills: Be able to demonstrate a range of communication styles and methods. Understanding the importance of networks within and across functions;
• Professional commitment: Demonstrating a personal and professional commitment to society, their profession and the environment, adopting a set of values and behaviours that will maintain and enhance the reputation of the profession;
• Submit your CV stating your grades and if they are predicted or achieved;
• Submit a Cover Letter highlighting your passion and suitability for this apprenticeship.

BOOST YOUR APPLICATION:

We want to get to know you —not just your grades or school background so, tell us on your cover letter:

• Why Airbus and this apprenticeship? 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.

Important Information:

GRADES: If you are on predicted grades, your offer will be conditional to achieving the position’s requirements before the apprenticeship start date.

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance OR You will be subject to a BPSS check (including a criminal record check).

RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK: Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work in the United Kingdom.

LEVY FUNDING: Successful candidates must be eligible for the levy funding.

Our apprenticeship roles do not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas & Immigration to enable sponsorship of migrant workers.

Contact:

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments to allow you to access and participate fully in the recruitment process. If you wish to discuss this further please contact via email [e-mail] . Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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.