Degree Apprentice Manufacturing Engineering

Job title Degree Apprentice Manufacturing Engineer Location Barrow‑in‑Furness Salary £23,493 per annum, with annual progression through the scheme duration. What you’ll be doing Manufacturing is the largest function in Submarines at Barrow in Furness with a growing population of approximately 5,000 people. It encompasses a variety of Sub‑Disciplines including Operations, Production Planning and Controls, Test and Commissioning, Manufacturing Engineering and Site and Facilities; with a unified commitment to build and support the submarine programme throughout its entire life cycle from cut steel through to sea trials. Every Employee within Manufacturing has a touch point to the submarine itself allowing them to see their valuable contribution to the defence of the nation through the importance of each task they complete. This program offers a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience while pursuing a degree in Manufacturing Engineering. You will work alongside experienced professionals within the sub‑discipline areas of Manufacturing Engineering, while contributing to real projects and learning about advanced manufacturing processes. You will: Produce department documentation. Liaise with planning and other technical departments. Develop innovative process and product solutions. Identify your own development opportunities. Work across manufacturing work streams to share best practice and develop your knowledge and skillset. 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 Submarines team Our Submarines business has been safely delivering world class submarines to the UK Royal Navy for more than a century. The Astute class will equip the Royal Navy with its largest and most capable generation of attack submarines. We are responsible for the design, build, test and commissioning of these state‑of‑the‑art vessels. In total, seven boats will make up the fleet, each weighing a mighty 7,400 tonnes. Dreadnought is the successor to the Vanguard class of nuclear deterrent submarines. We will deliver four submarines to the Royal Navy, with the first submarine entering service in the early 2030s. Dreadnought is widely considered to be one of the world’s most complex engineering challenges. 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 of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and 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. 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. 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. Click here for more information on national security vetting levels. Qualification requirements 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 9‑4/A*‑C which must include Maths & English & a Science/Technical Subject and 1 of the following: 3 A‑levels (or equivalent) at grade C or above. 1 subject must be Maths and 1 subject must be in Engineering or a Science/Technical subject. OR an equivalent level 3 vocational qualification (must be a STEM related subject that aligns to the scheme/area you are applying for and worth a minimum of 96 UCAS points). Application process When applying for this role you will be redirected to BAE Systems careers site where you will be required to: Register an account (this is optional, you can apply as a guest) Provide contact information Upload your CV Complete a short diversity & inclusion questionnaire When asked source type, please select “job board advertisement” then “the IET / E+T Jobs”. #J-18808-Ljbffr