Dowty Manufacturing Engineering Degree Apprenticeship 2027

About the role

🚀 Apprentice Manufacturing Engineer (BEng Hons Mechanical Engineering with Manufacturing) - GE Aerospace 🚀

Ready to launch your engineering career? Join our cutting-edge team designing and building aircraft propellers! ✈️

What you'll do:

• Work across different engineering departments to bring innovative aircraft propellers to life.
• Learn to translate engineering designs into reality, defining processes, materials, and tools.
• Ensure our products are delivered seamlessly, on time, and to the highest quality.
• Prioritise safety and compliance in all your tasks.
• Rotate through various departments (production, quality, design, materials, tool design, NDT) to gain a 360° view of manufacturing.
• In your final rotation, dive deep into core Manufacturing Engineering tasks:
• Crafting clear manufacturing instructions. 📝
• Generating machine code for CNC machines and measurement tools. 💻
• Applying problem-solving techniques (Six Sigma, Lean) to tackle manufacturing challenges. 🤔
• Developing production techniques from raw materials to finished goods, focusing on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC). ✅
• Proposing and developing new technologies to boost our processes. ✨
• Contributing to improvements in key metrics like throughput and yield. 📈
• Creating Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis (PFMEA) for future processes. 🛡️

Your Journey:

• Program Length: 4 years, including your End Point Assessment.
• Qualification: You'll graduate with a BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering with Manufacturing from UWE, University of the West of England.
• Structure: A broad-based program designed to build well-rounded engineers with awesome interpersonal and teamwork skills. You'll be on-site at UWE 2 days per week (and 1 day per week in years 2-4), with dedicated time for your EPA and assignments when not at university.

What you'll bring:

• Essential:
• Minimum 112 UCAS points (e.g., 3 A-Levels at BBC or above, including Maths and another STEM subject like Physics/Electronics/Computing; or a BTEC Extended Diploma in Engineering at DMM or above).
• Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths (or equivalent like Functional Skills Level 2).
• Desired:
• A keen interest in the aerospace industry and our business.
• A passion for personal development and community volunteering.
• Key Characteristics:
• Hands-on attitude, ready to get involved. 💪
• Organised and deadline-driven. ⏰
• Curious and eager to learn. 🧠
• Strong communication skills (verbal & written). 🗣️✍️
• Takes ownership and responsibility. 💯
• Analytical and a natural problem-solver. 💡
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• A great team player. 🤝

Recruitment Process:

• Submit your CV ➡️ Video Interview ➡️ Assessment Centre. We'll keep you updated every step of the way!
• Need adjustments? Email us at Apprenticeship.Queries@geaeropace.com.
• Apply early! Applications close Sunday, 1st November, but may close sooner due to demand.

What's in it for you?

• Total Reward: Our FlexChoice benefits plan offers flexibility to tailor your package.
• Default Benefits: Non-contributory Pension, Life Assurance, Group Income Protection, Private Medical Cover.
• Holiday: 26 days holiday (hourly equivalent) with options to buy or sell.
• Security Clearance: BPSS clearance is required.
• Right to Work: We welcome applications from all, but please note sponsorship is not available for this Early Careers opportunity.

Ready to build the future of flight? Apply now! 👇

Key responsibilities

• Writing and iteratively improving clear and concise manufacturing work instructions that align with technical specifications.
• Generating machine code for CNC machining centres as well as metrology tools.
• Presenting data driven solutions to manufacturing engineering problems following structured Lean and problem-solving methodologies.
• Creating and developing production techniques from raw material to finished product placing Safety, Quality, Delivery & Cost (SQDC) at the centre of all decisions.
• Proactively suggesting and developing new technology initiatives to fixtures, tooling, and equipment to improve manufacturing processes.

Skills