Rolls-Royce Materials Engineering Degree Apprenticeship - Derby, UK

Getting In Limited; Derby; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Materials Engineering Degree Apprentice in Derby! This exciting opportunity allows you to work alongside world-class engineers, gaining hands-on experience in materials science and manufacturing processes. You'll engage in diverse placements, from additive manufacturing to metallurgical analysis, while pursuing a degree at the University of Derby. This apprenticeship not only provides a solid foundation in engineering but also fosters your growth in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about shaping the future of engineering and eager to learn from industry experts, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Degree in Materials Science or Manufacturing is essential.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic failure investigations and metallurgical analysis.
• Help suppliers deliver products and materials within specification.
• Test materials to understand their properties.

Skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Problem solving skills

Analytical skills

Team working

Creative

Initiative

Education

Materials Science or Manufacturing degree

Tools

Scanning electron microscopes

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Rolls-Royce Materials Engineering Degree Apprenticeship - Derby, UK

Apply From: 10/11/2024

Learning Provider

Delivered by UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

Employer

ROLLS-ROYCE PLC

Vacancy Description

As Materials Engineering is a broad discipline, you could be involved in failure investigation, capability acquisition, manufacturing support, materials application, specifications and data and supplier management. Depending on your placements, you could be:

• Helping our suppliers deliver products and materials within specification
• Statistically analysing and modelling material properties to help Design Engineers understand how they behave in extreme environments
• Conducting forensic failure investigations by carrying out metallurgical analysis into a product or material to understand how its performance can be improved, and higher product safety can be achieved
• Mapping out various technical processes and improving them to reduce cost and enhance delivery times
• Testing materials to understand their properties

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Rolls-Royce Materials Engineering Degree Apprenticeship - Derby, UK

Employer Description

At Rolls-Royce, we pioneer cutting-edge technologies to explore the possibilities of cleaner, safer, more competitive power. As a Manufacturing Engineering Degree Apprentice, you’ll get to work alongside world-class engineers as you help us work towards that goal. Our Manufacturing Engineers develop some of the most advanced manufacturing processes in the world. Turning our designs into reality, you’ll learn from engineers, customers, suppliers and operations specialists. Join us and you’ll be shaping the future, surrounded by experts who’ll help to inspire, challenge and support you to be yourself and at your best.

Vacancy Location

Wilmore Road DE24 9BD

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

4

Vacancy Reference Number

1000286509

Key Dates

Apply From

10/11/2024

Closing Date For Applications

2025-02-21 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-09-01 00:00:00

Training

Training to be Provided

Materials Science Technologist (degree) - Level 6.

Across four years, you’ll complete a series of placements in both materials and manufacturing. You’ll support the various processes involved in designing and manufacturing a component, such as additive layer manufacturing, investment casting, welding, heat treatments, application of coatings, laser processes and chemical processing. You’ll also work on a variety of laboratory equipment, from initial microscopic component preparation through to scanning electron microscopes.

This practical experience will be supported by formal learning as you undertake a degree in a Materials or Manufacturing discipline at the University of Derby. Across it all, you’ll develop a broad overview of this area as you split your time between offices, laboratories, manufacturing sites and university, providing a mix of hands-on and theoretical experience.

Learning Provider

UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

Skills Required

IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience.

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