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BAE Systems • Glasgow, United Kingdom

Advanced Apprentice Shipbuilding Design Engineer

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Job Description

Description

Job Title: Advanced Apprentice Shipbuilding Design Engineer

Location: Glasgow

Salary: Starting from £22,463 with annual progression through the scheme duration.

What you will be doing:

This apprenticeship will enable you to gain experience in Design Engineering, on both current and future export contracts.
You will be trained to deliver the following:
• To use a 3D modelling/CAD Software to design ships structure, internal layouts as well as the ships pipework, electrical & ventilation systems.
• Produce and develop designs in line with specifications and all quality and technical standards, and carry out detail design appraisals in assigned areas to ensure all standards are maintained.
• Carry out investigations into operational problems or developments and develop and prepare solutions, either on your own or as a member of a team.

Specific activities could include:

Design Engineering Apprentices undertake a defined range of Detail Design activities in line with all relevant processes and quality requirements, supplying advice and assistance to operations and other functions and ensuring defined goals are achieved whilst continually maintaining quality and service requirements.

What Qualification Will You Get?

– Diploma in Engineering at SCQF Level 7
– HNC Engineering Systems
– HND Engineering Systems
– PEO & SVQ level 2

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Naval Ships Team:

As part of our UK Maritime Sector, Naval Ships designs, builds and delivers complex warships and combat systems, developing and using the latest technology to compete with the world’s best is at the heart of what we do.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently under represented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Export Control/Security:

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Qualification requirements

4 National 5s Grade C or above (or equivalent) – Maths, English and Science or a Technical subject (excluding Application of Maths) required, plus, 3 Highers at Grade C or above in English, Maths and Science or a Technical subject (excluding Application of Maths) required

Company benefits

Enhanced maternity leave – Up to 52 weeks with the option of returning to work on reduced hours for the first 13 weeks
Enhanced paternity leave – 4 weeks for eligible employees
Adoption leave
Open to part-time employees
Open to job sharing
Open to compressed hours
Open to part time work for some roles
Gym membership
Buy or sell annual leave
Bank holiday swaps
Company shutdown periods
Share options
Salary sacrifice
Employee discounts
Lunch and learns
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Mental health first aiders
Health insurance
Family health insurance
Annual bonus
Shared parental leave
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice
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