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Degree Apprentice Manufacturing Engineering Graduate

BAE Systems

Job Description

Description

Job Title: Degree Apprentice Manufacturing Engineer Graduate

Location: Glasgow

Salary: Starting from £23,286 with annual progression through the scheme duration.

What you will be doing:

During your apprenticeship you will work across a number of disciplines such as Build Line Support, Manufacturing Build Planning, Systems, Jigs and Tools, Governance, Dimensional Management, Continuous Improvement etc. The focus is on the design, development and operation of integrated systems of production in order to obtain high quality and competitive products such as handling equipment, machine tools, robots or computers and networks. The role works between Engineering and Operations and interprets the Engineering outputs, such as drawings, tooling and documentation in order that Operations can undertake the build of the surface warships efficiently and effectively. For those people who have a passion for engineering, science and maths, then these skills would be used when working with mechanics, materials, instrumentation and measurements, pneumatics, energy conversions etc. To be a successful Manufacturing Engineer, having skills and a passion for problem-solving, team working, IT, analytics, being curious, being able to communicate and having attention to detail would be essential in this area and would be further developed during the scheme.

Specific activities could include:

The role of a Manufacturing Engineer at BAE Systems Naval Ships is based on core industrial engineering and mechanical engineering skills, integrating various facilities and systems in order to produce quality products.

What Qualification Will You Get?

BEng (hons) Engineering: Design & Manufacture

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Naval Ships Team:

As part of our UK Maritime Sector, Naval Ships designs, builds and delivers complex warships and combat systems, developing and using the latest technology to compete with the world's best is at the heart of what we do.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently under represented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Export Control / Security:

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Qualification requirements

5 National 5s including English, Maths and Science or a technical subject at Grade C or above (or equivalent), plus, 4 Highers with a minimum of 2 at Grade B or above including English, Maths and Science or a technical subject (excluding Application of Maths).

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