Apprentice Design Engineer

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Airbus Helicopters is the world’s largest helicopter manufacturer and the company’s site at Oxford Airport is Britain’s civil helicopter hub.

AHUK offers considerable experience in helicopter sales, bespoke completions, maintenance and spares support.  Its in-house engineering capabilities include design, customisation, installation, flight-testing and certification, as well as technical support, maintenance, training and the supply of spares for civil and military applications.

AHUK is the MoD’s chosen provider of helicopters and maintenance for its Defence Helicopter Flying School (referred to as MFTS) located in RAF Shawbury (Shropshire) and RAF Valley (Anglesey).

Description/Overall purpose of the Job

We are seeking two Apprentice Design Engineers to provide assistance on mechanical design solutions on a wide range of Airbus helicopters for integration of mission equipment ranging from external loads to internal cabin configuration. In this junior role you will develop skills in order to progress to become a Mechanical Design Engineer.

As part of the Apprenticeship you will study and work towards a Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths (If required), Level 3 Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Technical Knowledge), Level 3 Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence) and Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship. You will attend college 1 day per week during term time to complete this, and we will support you and allow you time to focus on the qualification at other times as and when required. The college learning will be based at one of the Abingdon & Witney based colleges.

Main responsibilities

• Developing cost effective design solutions to technical and commercial requirements placed on the design office

• Undertaking mechanical design i.a.w. the design office procedures as directed by the Chief Mechanical Design Engineer or his Deputy

• To develop a set of skills to allow progression to Mechanical design Engineer role with support from team members

• Keeping up to date with new technological advances

• Gaining an understanding or certification requirements for Mechanical designs

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of, and some previous experience of using a CAD system e.g. AutoCAD

• Computer literate in Google Suite (G-Mail, Google Drive, Google Sheets, Google docs etc.)

Desirable

• A desire to work in the Aviation Industry and in a design office 

• Computer literate in MS Office Word, PowerPoint, Excel 

Education, Qualifications or Training

Essential

• 5 or more GCSEs A*- C / 9 - 4, including Maths and English, or equivalent

KPI’s

• Effective communicator within the Design Office mechanical team and other internal departments

• Efficient use of a CAD system e.g. AutoCAD and Microsoft Office tools, although training will be provided as necessary.

• Ability to work on own initiative, requesting guidance and support when required.

• Ability to grasp and embrace new design concepts quickly

• Developing cost effective design solutions to technical and commercial requirements placed on the design office

• Support department objectives

• Developing technical knowledge and design skills

About you 

• Excellent communication skill; written and verbal.

• Ability to communicate and negotiate internally and externally at all levels.

• Commercially aware.

• Team player with the ability to work effectively under pressure on multiple tasks simultaneously.

• A reliable person capable of producing high quality documentation.

• Ability to work in a team environment and being able to full-fill the role required by the team even when that role may vary from project to project.

• Well developed problem solving skills and the ability to assess evidence and develop conclusions based on that evidence in a logical and structured fashion

Additional requirements 

• Due to the nature of this position you will require DBS Security Clearance and be eligible for SC clearance. 

• Applicants must meet any/all requirements of Export Compliance Regulations.

Data Protection

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom&64;airbus.com.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.