As a Design Engineer Apprentice you’ll be the one who turns ideas for products or processes into designs. Working closely within a multifunctional team you’ll generate detailed designs using 2D and 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) systems. You will need to select and define suitable materials, tolerances, processes and protective finishes giving consideration to the manufacture and lifecycle items.
What's in it for you?
* Supportive, friendly, inclusive culture - a workplace where you can be your authentic self
* Industry-recognised qualifications - all the way to a degree
* Job security - a thriving sector with endless career growth opportunities
* Make a difference – where your contribution will make a positive impact - with our clients, colleagues, and communities
* Great salary, rewards and benefits - generous time off, discounts, green car and cycle to work schemes, share schemes and pension
Entry requirements
England and Wales
* Age 18+
* Five GCSEs grade A*-C/4-9 (or equivalent) including Maths, English and a minimum of 240/96 UCAS points, or equivalent. Some roles may also require Science, additional technical subjects or UCAS points.
Scotland
* Age 16+
* Five National 5s at grade C or above including English, Maths (excluding application of Maths) and a Science + 3-4 Highers at grade C or above (dependant on role) which must include English, Maths (excluding Application of Maths). Some roles may also require additional technical subjects.
Why a BAE Systems apprenticeship?
When you join a BAE Systems apprenticeship, you’ll be joining a workforce of over 100,000 people in around 40 countries – it’s a place where difference is celebrated, ideas are shared and ambitions are fulfilled. You’ll launch, and grow your career in an inclusive and diverse culture that inspires us all to be our best, and make a real difference - protecting those who protect us.
Around 99% of apprentices choose to stay on with us after completing their apprenticeship. And, being a global business, there’s a world of opportunities here for you to explore.
We’re ranked as an “Outstanding” provider by Ofsted, 6th in the Department for Education’s Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers and 5th in RateMyApprenticeships Top 100 Employers 2023-2024, Engineering/Manufacturing.
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.
Start Date: August/September 2024.
Additional job details
Location: Glascoed
Contract, dates and working times: Full-time
How to apply
The stages of our application process include: a short online application. If you’re successful, you'll then complete an online assessment with interactive activities, and an on-demand video interview. The next stage is competency-based interview, either virtual or face-to-face.
Click Apply to start your application now. This job will be available on Prospects until 31 January 2025.
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