Job Description Summary

　　Job Description

　　You will work within multiple engineering disciplines for the design and manufacture of aircraft propellers. Participants will graduate with a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Mechanical Engineering with Manufacturing from UWE, University of the West of England.

　　Job Description

　　Dowty Propellers, part of GE Aerospace Systems based in Gloucestershire, is a leading supplier of advanced technology, composite-bladed propeller systems for a wide range of regional turboprop and military transport aircraft. As a world-leading manufacturer of integrated propeller systems, Dowty Propellers provides solutions for the propulsion systems of today and tomorrow. Key programs include the Lockheed Martin C-130J, the De-Haviland, Dash 8-400 and the Leonardo C-27J.

　　Our products are used in applications that range from regional airliners and military airlifters to marine hovercraft. Operated by a highly skilled workforce, Dowty Propellers' in-house production expertise for composite blades includes application of resin transfer molding processes, which have been continuously evolved and perfected since 1976; and the use of braiding machines that rapidly and accurately apply the blades' fibre outer layers.

　　Dowty Propellers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, and according with all local laws protecting different status.

　　The successful applicant will join our successful apprentice program to learn the role of a Manufacturing Engineer (ME). As a Manufacturing Engineer our role is to translate accurately designed intent into production solutions across serial production, New Product Introduction (NPI) and New Technology Introduction (NTI) programmes.

　　Keeping yourself, the ME team and the business safe and compliant in all your daily tasks.

　　To undertake a series of cross functional job rotations in production, quality, design, materials & processes, tool design, Non-Destructive Test to obtain a broad understanding of the success factors in becoming a successful manufacturing engineer.

　　Your last rotation will be inside ME where you will gain experience working on core ME tasks such as:

　　Manufacturing process routings, process specifications, tooling solutions and rework activities (UK CAA Part 21).Technical task planning for repair, overhaul and rework (UK CAA Part 145)Calculation of process standard times.Advice and support for training, shop daily management and shop queriesComputer Numerical Control (CNC) programming.Problem solving and robust root cause corrective actions (RCCA).Quality plans, measurement systems analysis, process failure mode effect analysis (PFMEA) in accordance with Advanced Process Quality Planning (APQP).

　　Qualifications/Requirements

　　Essential

　　Minimum of 112 UCAS points via:

　　3 A-Levels at grade BBC or above (including Mathematics and another STEM-based subject e.g., Physics/Electronics/Computing or similar)BTEC Extended Diploma in Engineering at grade DMM or aboveEquivalent qualification with appropriate Mathematics contentGrade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics, or equivalent (we accept Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths)

　　Desired

　　An understanding of our business and products, and the broader aerospace industry and the challenges we face.A commitment to personal development and community volunteering.

　　Total Reward

　　At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

　　As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

　　Performance based annual bonusNon-contributory PensionLife AssuranceGroup income protectionPrivate medical coverHoliday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell

　　Security Clearance

　　Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS

　　Right to Work

　　Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. Further, under immigration rules, sponsorship is not available for all posts. Further, under immigration rules, sponsorship is not available for all posts. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

　　Additional Information

　　Relocation Assistance Provided: No