You will work within multiple engineering disciplines for the design and manufacture of aircraft propellers. This is a broad-based programme offering a wide range of activities to build well rounded engineers with well-developed interpersonal and team-working skills. Delivered onsite at UWE 2 days per week, and one day per week in years 2-4. When not at university you will be in the workplace. The successful applicant will join the successful apprentice program to learn the role of a Manufacturing Engineer (ME). As a Manufacturing Engineer your role is to work between product engineering and production to translate engineering intent into manufacturable products by defining process, materials and tooling.

Cross functional job rotations in production, quality, design, materials & processes, tool design, Non-Destructive Test. Final rotation in Manufacturing Engineering covering writing manufacturing work instructions, generating CNC machine code, presenting data-driven solutions using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, creating production techniques, developing technology initiatives, contributing to manufacturing metrics improvements, and creating PFMEAs.

Non-contributory Pension, Life Assurance, Group income protection, Private medical cover, Holiday equivalent of 26 days with flexible option to buy or sell. FlexChoice flexible benefits plan available.

GE Aerospace is a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. Dowty, a GE Aerospace business based in Brockworth, Gloucestershire, is a leading supplier of advanced technology, composite-bladed propeller systems for regional turboprop and military transport aircraft. Operates key programs including Lockheed Martin C-130J, De-Haviland Dash 8-400, and Leonardo C-27J.