Manufacturing Engineer Apprenticeship (Level 6 Degree)
Core
Develop practical engineering skills in precision manufacture, fabrication, joining, assembly, and materials processing through a combination of university study and hands-on placements.
Role type
Manufacturing Engineer Apprentice (Level 6 Degree)
Builds
Real engineering tasks including testing/improving manufacturing processes, solving practical problems, supporting tool/equipment development, and creating engineering documents.
Domain
Nuclear defense and national security manufacturing
Required skills
Precision manufacturing, fabrication, joining, assembly, materials processing, tooling, inspection, new production capability, CAD/CAM, data analysis, safety compliance, quality control, problem-solving, technical documentation
Preferred skills
Digital tool adoption, continuous improvement, process design, professional recognition pursuit
Technologies
Computer-aided design and manufacturing tools, digital work instructions, engineering systems, data analysis platforms
Responsibilities
Learn how designs are turned into real processes and tools, work with cross-functional teams (design, operations, quality, safety, projects), test or improve manufacturing processes, look at data, solve practical problems, support development of tools or equipment, create clear engineering documents
Seniority
Apprentice, entry-level with structured training