Manufacturing Engineer Apprenticeship - Level 6

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** Manufacturing Engineering Team** (PE1 5FQ
). Our Manufacturing Engineering team is responsible for designing and improving our high-quality low-cost processes.
* earn a competitive salary package, starting at c. £24,931 per year,
* receive 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays,Upon completion of the apprenticeship, apprentices can apply for
** IEng (Incorporated Engineer) professional registration status.
**** The Experience
** Apprentices are responsible for driving performance and efficiency improvements into existing processes, ensuring the business can deliver customer requirements of quality, cost, and demand, whilst also ensuring our processes adhere to established standards, policies, and practices.

Activities include but may not be limited to:
* Analysis of manufacturing processes across the Machining Centre of Excellence in all aspects of production.
* Adherence to product design requirements, cost, quality, compliance to safety standards and environmental requirements.have access to a 9% annual bonus, a share scheme, a pension scheme, flexible benefits, flexible working opportunities and family-friendly policies. In collaboration with one of our partnered training providers,  
** Apprenticeships (Better Futures) Ltd
** part of the Coventry University Group, our
** 53 month
** apprenticeship scheme will enable you to grow and develop your capabilities. Alongside on-the-job training supported by relatable mentors, apprentices will spend at least a minimum of 6 hours a week completing university-based learning leading to
** nationally recognised qualifications
** through the  
** degree
* * apprenticeship standard:  a
** Level 6 Manufacturing Engineer Apprenticeship certificate**, and  a
** BEng (Hons) Manufacturing Engineering
** As part of this programme apprentices are required to attend university sessions on a day release basis (online synchronous delivery once a week, and on campus (Coventry city centre) sessions 1 – 2 times per month). On campus sessions will allow you to experience Coventry University’s state of the art labs and facilities which will enhance the quality of training you will be given.  

Travel will need to be considered for the face-to-face sessions - the campus does have excellent public transport links with it being within the city centre and there are also car parks with discounted student rates (subject to availability)
Work closely with a wide range of functions within the business, including Operations, Quality, Design Engineering and Supply Chain to ensure you develop the skills needed to become a successful manufacturing engineer within Caterpillar. This apprenticeship will allow you to undertake placements across the business in multiple critical functions, including quality, operational leadership, global manufacturing, and supplier development and Design Engineering.

Equivalent academic qualifications to the above requirements welcome. You can apply with predicted grades. If you’re successful at the interview stage, the job offer will be conditional on you achieving the required grades before September 2026.
** Recruitment Timeline*
* ** Go Live:*
* ** 1st December 2025
**** Closing Date:*
* ** 18th January 2026
**** Interview/Assessment Centre Day (in-person):*
* ** Between 30th March - 10th April 2026
**** Engagement Day (in-person):*
* ** 2nd July 2026 (provisional)
**** Employment

Start Date:

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* ** 7th September 2026 (provisional)
** The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your skills and experience on your application relevant to the criteria outlined.  Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.
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* IMPORTANT NOTE:

Please only apply for a maximum of two apprenticeship schemes. You may be given the opportunity of being considered for other schemes at a later stage.
**** Recruitment Process
**** Stage one** **– Online Application:
** The…