Manufacturing Engineer

When you successfully complete your apprenticeship, you could move into one of AWE's engineering teams as a Manufacturing Engineer, with future opportunities in areas such as new product introduction, manufacturing system design, tooling, production support or continuous improvement., 1. Online application Submit one apprenticeship application before the role closes. 2. Online testing If eligible, you'll complete numerical, verbal, logical and cognitive reasoning assessments. Practice materials will be available. 3. Assessment centre Successful candidates will be invited to an in-person assessment centre, currently scheduled for 4 and 9 February 2027. 4. Offer, medical and clearance If successful, you'll move into the offer, medical and security-clearance stages ahead of joining on 1 September 2027.

5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including Maths, English and a science, technology or engineering-related subject. You'll also need A level grade C or above in a Maths-based subject and a science, technology, engineering or additional Maths-related subject, or 90+ credits in an Engineering BTEC Level 3. Security clearance Applicants must be British Nationals and aged 18 or over by 31 August 2027. You must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.,

• Practical problem-solving: You enjoy finding out why something does or does not work.
• Attention to detail: You understand that safety, quality and accurate records matter.
• Curiosity about making things: You are interested in how designs, materials, machines, processes and data come together.
• Teamwork: You can communicate clearly and work with people across different engineering teams.