Manufacturing Engineering Higher Apprenticeship

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Manufacturing Engineering Higher Apprenticeship

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Manufacturing Engineering Apprentice Technician within Airbus Cyber Security in Newport, South Wales. Reporting directly to the Production Manager, you will manage the build, test and repair of a variety of communication products following Airbus test procedures.

Airbus is Europe’s number one Defence and Space enterprise, so what better way to start your Higher Technical Apprenticeship than with an industry leader.

Being a Higher Technical Apprentice at Airbus means you will get to develop both mechanical and electrical skills within our programme. You will be immersed in a stimulating design and manufacturing environment.

Over the course of 3 years, you will study towards an HNC in Engineering with the possibility of attaining an HND should you be eligible. You will also attain a level 4 standard, which will run alongside the HNC course, gaining both academic knowledge and practical experience on this apprenticeship.

What will you be doing

During your apprenticeship you will have a unique chance to experience different areas of our cyber business, which will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of how Airbus Defence & Space works. This includes the following:

• Build, test and repair of complex low volume communication products, following existing assembly and test procedures
• Maintain product assembly and test records
• Support the team in demonstrating that the developed product meets all specified requirements to the documentation provided for the product
• Ensure that cost, time and quality targets are achieved for allocated tasks
• Build and repair PCBA’ to IPC standards
• Assist in fault diagnosis of products that fail in the process or at test
• Manage essential spares stock of components, Line Replaceable Items (LRIs), parts, tools & Test Equipment

Additionally

• You will be introduced to opportunities to succeed and extend your limits during college, work based and extracurricular events such as the obligatory Outward Bound week
• As you progress through your apprenticeship, your responsibility increases to levels requiring 'UK Eyes Only' security clearance

Requirements

In order to be eligible to this apprenticeship, you must have a minimum of:

• 48 UCAS tariff points gained from one of the following:
• A BTEC Level 3 qualification in Engineering (ideally with a Merit profile)
• At least 2 A levels
• Other related Level 3 qualifications
• An Access to Higher Education Certificate awarded by an approved further education institution

AND

• GCSEs grades at A*/9 to C/4 which must include Maths and English Language (or equivalent)

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:

About Airbus:

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2016, it generated revenues of € 67 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners from 100 to more than 600 seats. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as Europe's number one space enterprise and the world's second largest space business. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.

Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. Taking pride in our work, we draw on each other's expertise and experience to achieve excellence. Our diversity and teamwork culture propel us to accomplish the extraordinary – on the ground, in the sky and in space.

How to apply

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Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.