Engineer & Manufacturing Apprenticeship X 5

Job description

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aircraft propulsion and equipment, space and defense markets. Safran has a global presence, with more than 58,000 employees and sales of 16.5 billion euros in 2017. Working alone or in partnership, Safran holds world or European leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange, and is part of the CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 indices.
In February 2018, Safran took control of Zodiac Aerospace, significantly expanding its aircraft equipment activities. Zodiac Aerospace has 32,500 employees and generated sales of 5.1 billion euros for its fiscal year ended August 31, 2017.

Safran is ranked among the Top 100 Global Innovators by Thomson Reuters and is featured on the "Happy at work" rankings. The Group places fourth on the Universum ranking for the favorite companies of newly-qualified engineers in France.

Safran Electrical & Power is one of the world leaders in aerospace electrical systems, No. 1 for wiring and No. 2 for electrical systems. As a pivotal player in the 'more electric' aircraft, the company boasts more than 13,000 employees dotted across 12 countries.  

Job details

Main domain/Job field

Production - Manufacturing Engineering / Assembly / Repair

Job title

Engineer & Manufacturing Apprenticeship X 5

Contract length

3 Years

Employment type

Apprenticeship

Professional category

Student

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Number of hours per week

37

Job description

Working across all areas of assembly and test in the Pitstone generator and electronics facility this also includes key skills associated with in process machining and wound assemblies. Successful candidates will spend time in all manufacturing and repair modules covering a wide range of skills as detailed below in the full description.

5 x Engineer Apprentices required to work within the manufacturing and repair modules at Pitstone Electrical and Power.
Training will be based on a rotational schedule where the apprentice spends time in all manufacturing and repair modules. For generator build areas the following core skills will be included in the training,
•Soldering to IPC standard
•Generator General assembly
•Rotor balance
•Brazing
•Winding
•Drilling, Milling, Turning, Grinding
•Torque Tightening
•Painting/Masking

For Electronic build areas the following core skills will be included in the training,
•Surface mount Printed Circuit Board repair and component replacement.
•Soldering to IPC standard
•General assembly of Electronic control equipment
•Full functional test using both manual and ATE equipment

In all areas the following principles will apply
•Assemble products on time and in line with quality standards.
•Operate machinery in accordance with standard operating procedures.
•Follow and apply health and safety processes onsite.
•Ensure that housekeeping standards are maintained at workstation and surrounding area.
•Work as a team member to increase team performance / productivity

If a candidate has a bias for either electronics or mechanical skills this can be accommodated in the training.

Training will also cover all documentation associated with build and Quality control and include induction awareness training in support areas of, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Test equipment and logistics planning.

From time to time you may be required to perform other tasks, which are not included in the above description, but are within the capabilities of the individual and where necessary training will be given.

Additional description

Desired profile

Wage: To be agreed upon appointment
Working week: Monday - Thu 8am - 4.45pm Fri 8am - 12pm
Total hours per week: 37.00
Apprenticeship duration: 3 years
Possible start date: 19 Apr 2018
Apprenticeship level: Advanced Level Apprenticeship
Reference number: VAC001358379
Positions: 5 available

Future prospects

Once successfully completed the 3 year Apprenticeship. There may be the potential to go onto higher Engineering qualifications.

Travel specifictity

n/a

Candidate skills & requirements

Desired skills

•Ability to lift equipment/generators up to 25kg
•PC literacy of a good standard

Personal qualities

•Team Player
•Self-motivated
•Detail and quality orientated
•A flexible approach and a willingness to learn additional manufacturing skills.

Desired qualifications

5 GCSE passes (A-C grade) including Maths and English (or equivalent.

• Evidence of written English at interview stage. This will be through providing certification of a formal English or technical qualification studied in the UK or overseas in English. If this cannot be provided you will be required to complete and pass an online SHL English comprehension test as part of the interview process.

Salary

TBC