Dowty- Manufacturing Engineering Degree Apprenticeship, 2027 intake
Core
Manufacturing Engineering Degree Apprenticeship focused on designing and manufacturing aircraft propellers and composite-bladed systems.
Role type
Manufacturing Engineering Degree Apprenticeship (BEng Mechanical Engineering with Manufacturing) (via careerplan.io/jobs/R5040786-1-dowty-manufacturing-engineering-degree-apprenticeship-2027-intake-at-geaerospace)
Builds
Integrated propeller systems for regional turboprop and military transport aircraft
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing, composite materials, precision machining
Required skills
CNC programming, Lean problem-solving methodologies, PFMEA creation, process improvement, technical writing, data analysis
Preferred skills
Aerospace industry knowledge, project ownership, analytical thinking
Technologies
Resin transfer moulding, braiding machines, CNC lathes/mills, CMM, laser scanners
Responsibilities
Write and improve manufacturing work instructions, generate machine code for CNC and metrology tools, present data-driven solutions using Lean/Six Sigma, develop production techniques from raw material to finished product, suggest new technology initiatives for fixtures and tooling, contribute to manufacturing metrics improvement, create PFMEAs for production processes
Seniority
Apprentice, broad-based program with cross-functional rotations