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Manufacturing Engineering Degree Apprenticeship Programme (Defence Submarines)

Employer
Rolls Royce Plc
Location
PO Box 31, Derby, DE24 8BJ
Salary
Competitive salary
Closing date
14 Feb 2021

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Specialism
Engineering
Sector
Engineering & Aerospace
Role Type
Apprenticeship, Degree
Start Date
September
Duration
Permanent
Our Manufacturing Engineers are amongst the best in their field. To develop some of the most advanced manufacturing processes in the world, they have to be. They work across different sectors, and you'll join them in the Defence Submarines business.

Turning our designs into reality, you'll learn from engineers, customers, suppliers and operations specialists in every part of Rolls-Royce around the globe, so you'll enjoy plenty of exposure as you gain the experience you need to become a vital part of our future. All while taking advantage of our exceptional training and amazing opportunities to grow your career.

Duties include:
  • Introducing new products or controlling change to existing manufacturing processes, acquiring new technology and continuous improvement
  • You'll learn how to manage projects and costs, how to design and validate manufacturing processes, solve engineering problems, and implement quality assurance methods


Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

Beyond your academic qualifications, we'll be looking for evidence that you're creative, an agile thinker and genuinely enthusiastic about developing a career in engineering. For example, we'd like to hear about an engineering project you've done at school or work, or a club you've been involved with or in your spare time.

Personal qualities

Our degree apprentices need to be passionate about manufacturing engineering. So, you should be analytical, motivated and, most importantly, endlessly curious about how things are made. Creativity and an agile approach are both important too. You'll also have to be numerate and process-focused.

Desired qualifications

In terms of qualifications, you will need 120 UCAS points to include a minimum of two A-Levels at grade B or above (predicted or obtained). This must include Maths, plus either Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Engineering/IT-related Technology or an additional Mathematics-related subject. A further A Level in any subject at grade C or above is also required. Alternatively, you could have an engineering-focused Level 3 extended BTEC at DDM minimum. You'll also need GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C/4 in English Language and Grade B/5 in Maths.

Future prospects

Our Manufacturing Engineers are amongst the best in their field. To develop some of the most advanced manufacturing processes in the world, they have to be. Turning our designs into reality, you'll learn from engineers, customers, suppliers and operations specialists in every part of Rolls-Royce around the globe, so you'll enjoy plenty of exposure as you gain the experience you need to become a vital part of our future. All while taking advantage of on-and-off-the-job training, a competitive salary and amazing opportunities to grow your career..

Things to consider

Depending on your location, you may study for your degree at a university where you'll be required to pass an entry assessment as part of our recruitment process. Please check the job description for the location you are interested in to see if this applies.

Due to the nature of our work, we're unable to employ anyone who doesn't have the legal right to live and work in the UK and if you have spent more than three months outside of the UK in the last five years (e.g. travelling, working, living), we might not be able to employ you. This role is subject to Full UK Security Check Clearance issued by the United Kingdom Security Vetting.

Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week), For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates

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