Industrial Process Engineer Degree Apprenticeship
Thales · Scotland · G51 4BZ
About the role
Turn your curiosity into a career! ✨ Passionate about manufacturing and engineering? Ready to dive into an apprenticeship that blends serious study with epic on-the-job action? We want YOU! 🚀
What's in it for you?
💰 Earn while you learn - get paid as you gain skills!
🛠️ Real-world experience in an engineering environment.
📈 Tailored training and development to boost your career.
🎓 Earn a recognized qualification that opens doors.
🏠 Secure a permanent role from day one - no more job hunting!
📚 Tuition fees? We've got them covered! 💯
About the Role:
As an Industrial Process Engineer Apprentice, you'll become a pro at the technical skills, practical know-how, and professional behaviours needed to rock as an Industrial Process Engineer. You'll be a key player in our Industry team, helping deliver awesome products and equipment solutions, keeping projects on track and budget. 🎯
What you'll do:
Define, develop, and perfect manufacturing documentation, tools, and workflows. ✍️
Be part of manufacturing readiness reviews. ✅
Help drive innovation to cut costs and improve how we work. 💡
Make sure our manufacturing processes are solid, reliable, and repeatable. 💯
Learn to assess Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) of products. 📈
Contribute to Health, Safety, and Environment processes. 🌿
Attend Material Review Boards and manage changes and failures. 🤝
Implement test & control plans for manufacturing equipment. 🛠️
Apply Design for Execution (DfX) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) tools like Process Flow and PfMEA. 📊
What you'll learn:
The essential behaviours and codes of practice for a professional engineer. 🧑🔬
How to tackle complex systems and ongoing projects. 🧩
How to assess and minimise risk by reviewing product maturity. 🧐
How to define, set up, prepare, and optimise manufacturing processes and tooling. ⚙️
To actively contribute to innovation, cost reduction, and process feasibility. 🚀
How to manage failures and changes like a champ. 🏆
The Programme:
You'll study for an HNC in Engineering with a local training provider, with the potential to level up to a full degree later. It's a 4-year journey, mixing on-campus learning with remote study. 💻📚
What you need:
3 Highers at Grade C or above (including Maths and Physics/Engineering Science) ⚛️
5 National 5s Grade A-C (including English and Maths) 📝
Perks & Benefits:
💰 £24,000 salary per year
📈 Performance-related pay uplifts
🏖️ 201 hours holiday a year (+ company day & bank holidays!)
🔒 Company Pension
🏥 Health Care Cash Plan
🏠 Hybrid/flexible working options
🆘 Employee Assistance Programme
🚀 Learning & development support
🛍️ Employee discounts & wellbeing initiatives
🛡️ Life Cover
volunteer hours per year (first two years)
Ready to apply? Here's the scoop:
1. Apply Online: Register your interest! You can apply for multiple roles later. 🖱️
2. Upload Your CV: Show us what you've got! 📄
3. Check Your Emails: Keep an eye out for an invitation to apply from recruiting@jobalerts.thalesgroup.com 📧
4. Complete Your Application: Follow the email link to submit your primary application and up to 3 more. 📝
5. Online Tests: Show us your skills! 🧠
6. Virtual Assessment Centre: Group exercises and interviews await! 🤝
7. Job Offer: If you shine, a Thales offer could be yours! 🎉
Closing date: 11:59pm on Wednesday 17 February 2027. Don't wait, roles can close early! ⏳
Important Note: All roles require successful completion and maintenance of UK Government security checks (BPSS and SC clearance). You'll typically need to have lived in the UK for the last five years for SC clearance. 🇬🇧
Thales is an equal opportunities employer and celebrates diversity! 🌈
Click the apply button to find out more and submit your application. Apply early to avoid disappointment! ✨
Key responsibilities
- Define, develop, and optimise manufacturing documentation, tools, and workflows.
- Perform manufacturing readiness reviews.
- Support technological innovation aimed at reducing cost and improving processes/workflows.
- Ensure the manufacturing process is feasible and reproducible.
- Support the delivery of products and equipment solutions, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.