Manufacturing Engineering Apprentice

Location: Gloucester
Programme: Level 3 Apprenticeship
Duration: Three years
Start Date: September 2027

At Safran, excellence is a journey, and we'd love you to be part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation and opportunity come together to shape a more sustainable future.

Safran Landing Systems is a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, supporting commercial, business, military and defence aircraft around the world.

Our expertise covers the entire product lifecycle, from design, engineering and manufacturing through to maintenance, repair and overhaul. Our Gloucester site has been at the forefront of landing gear technology for more than 85 years, from the pioneering designs of Sir George Dowty to the advanced landing gear systems used on some of the world's most modern aircraft today.

• Competitive salary.
• Early finish on Fridays.
• 25 days' annual leave plus UK bank holidays, with options to buy or sell additional days.
• Annual bonus and share scheme options.
• Pension scheme with up to 8% matched contributions.
• Life assurance at four times your salary.
• On-site parking, including electric vehicle charging points.
• Subsidised restaurant.
• Bicycle storage and shower facilities.
• A wide range of flexible benefits and working options, depending on the role.
• Enhanced maternity and family-friendly benefits.
• Training, development, a personalised career plan and internal mobility opportunities.

Join Safran Landing Systems in Gloucester and develop the knowledge, skills and experience needed to build a successful career in manufacturing engineering.

As a Manufacturing Engineering Apprentice, you'll support the development, improvement and maintenance of the manufacturing processes used to produce world-class aerospace landing gear components.

Working alongside experienced engineers and cross-functional teams, you'll gain hands‑on experience solving manufacturing challenges, improving efficiency and supporting the introduction of new products and technologies into production.

Throughout the programme, you'll develop both practical engineering skills and technical knowledge while gaining valuable experience across a wide range of manufacturing engineering activities.

• Support Manufacturing Engineers with the development and improvement of manufacturing processes and methods.
• Assist with the creation and maintenance of manufacturing documentation, work instructions and process information.
• Develop an understanding of engineering drawings, specifications, materials and manufacturing processes.
• Support CNC programming, tooling and fixture development activities.
• Assist with investigating manufacturing challenges and identifying practical solutions.
• Support continuous improvement activities to improve quality, efficiency and delivery performance.
• Work with Production and Quality teams to resolve day-to-day manufacturing issues.
• Assist with the introduction and industrialisation of new products and manufacturing processes.
• Collect and analyse manufacturing data to support engineering decisions and improvements.
• Develop technical and practical engineering skills through workplace training and apprenticeship study.

Throughout the apprenticeship, you'll develop practical skills and experience in:

• Manufacturing engineering principles and processes.
• Engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• CNC machining, tooling and manufacturing technologies.
• Problem solving and root cause analysis techniques.
• Continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Quality assurance and manufacturing best…