Apprentice Manufacturing Engineer M/F

Job description

Apprentice Manufacturing Engineer M/F

Vacancy details

General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets.

Reference

2025-169178

Position description

Domain

Production

Job field / Job profile

Materials and processes - Materials and process engineering

Job title

Apprentice Manufacturing Engineer M/F

Employment type

Apprenticeship

Contract length

4 Years

Professional category

Student

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

The purpose of the programme is to develop Apprentice Engineers through opportunities, experience and training. This aims to accelerate career development into Business Leaders and Professional Experts to meet the challenges of a global business environment. The scheme will enable Apprentice Engineers to add value to the business whist developing within the company's culture.

The programme provides a flexible development plan that exposes you to the different functions within Manufacturing Engineering so you can discover exactly what suits you and your talents – you'll rotate through some of the following areas that will empower you to a make a difference to current live projects and become an expert in your field:

New Product Introduction

New Technology

Operational Support

Continuous Improvement / Projects

Project Management

Shop Floor Exposure

Providing operation support to ensure month end sales targets are hit

Implementation of new technology into existing manufacturing processes

Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by taking concept designs and establishing new methods of manufacture

Continuous Improvement: Taking time and uncertainty out of existing manufacture, reducing scrap / rework

As well as having the opportunity to experience functional life outside of the team.

But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)

• Competitive salary

• Company performance bonus scheme

• Pension scheme – up to 10% employer contribution

• Private medical insurance

• Comprehensive health cash plan

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

• Flexible benefits programme (holiday trading, gym discounts, enhanced parental leave)

• Structured training & career development

• Opportunity to participate in community and STEM projects & more!

Candidate skills & requirements

Essential:

Learning ability and desire to be at the forefront of engineering innovation

Good analytical skills and problem solving

Have a focus on the importance of sustainability in the sector

An innovative and creative approach

Good personal management and self-organisation skills

Effective communication (Written and verbal)

Competent in using Microsoft Office tools

Desirable:

Practical GCSE choices, i.e. Product Design / Design tech …

2D drafting / 3D modelling experience

3D printing experience

Hobbies that can demonstrate a strong interest in Engineering

Work experience or volunteering that demonstrate a proactive drive to gain experience in the profession and / or sector

Position location

Job location

Europe, UK, England, West Midlands

City (-ies)

Stafford Road WV10 7EH Wolverhampton