Engineering Apprentice Level 4 (Mechanical or Electrical) - Aerospace

Job description

Engineering Apprentice Level 4 (Mechanical or Electrical) - Aerospace

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 Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world.

Reference

2025-169424

Position description

Domain

Production

Job field / Job profile

Industrial engineering - Manufacturing tooling engineering

Job title

Engineering Apprentice Level 4 (Mechanical or Electrical) - Aerospace

Employment type

Apprenticeship

Contract length

2 Years

Professional category

Technician

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Safran is a global high-tech leader in aviation, defense, and space, committed to making air travel safer, sustainable, and accessible. With 100,000 employees worldwide and €27.3 billion in sales (2024), Safran holds leading positions in its core markets.

Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, with 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service.

We're recruiting for several positions for candidates who already hold a BTEC Level 3 qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and are ready to take the next step in their career. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your learning in a real-world environment while completing a Higher National Certificate (HNC).

The HNC is a two-year programme, during which you'll spend one day per week at the Newport and District Group Training Association (NDGTA)—located just across the road from our Cwmbran site. The remaining days will be spent gaining hands-on experience within the business, working alongside skilled professionals and contributing to live projects.

As part of your apprenticeship, you'll rotate through different areas of the organisation, giving you a broad understanding of how our teams work together to deliver industry-leading products. Below are examples of departments you may work in:

Manufacturing Engineering

Provide engineering support to assembly lines, helping introduce new products and improve existing processes.

Design and refine systems, equipment, and manufacturing methods to ensure efficiency and safety.

Review and approve engineering drawings, support change processes, and maintain accurate production data.

Identify tooling and equipment needs, create specifications, and collaborate with suppliers.

Industrialisation

Support new product development by reviewing designs, evaluating 3D models, and recommending improvements.

Analyse manufacturing requirements, including tooling, equipment, capacity, and build times, while ensuring documentation and validation.

Work collaboratively across engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and programme teams to meet milestones and uphold safety and quality standards.

Final Assembly Line

Improve assembly operations by designing smarter systems and processes that enhance productivity and quality.

Lead problem-solving activities, eliminate waste, review engineering data, and ensure production teams are trained and equipped.

Champion safety and continuous improvement initiatives.

Manufacturing Systems

Analyse 3D model data to determine make-versus-buy decisions.

Manage and maintain system settings for manufactured and purchased items, ensuring data accuracy.

Represent manufacturing in design change meetings and produce model release reports to support industrialisation.

This isn't just an apprenticeship—it's your chance to gain hands-on experience, develop technical skills, and start a career with a global aerospace leader.

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

Travel between Newport and Cwmbran Sites may be required

Candidate skills & requirements

Successful candidates should ideally have or be on track to achieve at least a merit in an Engineering related BTEC Level 3. You also should have completed your GCSE's including Maths, English, Science, and a preferably a Technology subject, at grades A–C or 4–9.

After completing your HNC, you'll have the opportunity to secure a full-time role within one of our departments or continue your apprenticeship by progressing to further study and achieving your HND.

Position location

Job location

Europe, UK, Wales

City (-ies)

Llantarnam Industrial Park NP44 3HQ Cwmbran