Mechanical Engineering Degree Apprentice

Summary

Kick-start your engineering career with a hands-on Mechanical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship at Airflow Developments. Work on real-world product design, testing, and innovation while earning your BEng and gaining experience with ISO standards in a supportive, industry-leading team.

Wage

£18,500 a year

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Training course

Manufacturing engineer (degree) (level 6)

Hours

Monday to Friday between 9am to 5pm.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 22 September 2025

Duration

4 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Being involved with the engineering & quality team to bring projects from initial idea to market, to improve existing products and to solve problems.
Carrying out project research. This will involve researching into the market, i.e. competitor products, patents, mechanical and electrical technologies that can be used in our product development etc.
Documenting the project. Creating specifications etc. in line with the company’s New Product Development Process.
Designing components and products using SolidWorks, designing for manufacture.
Carrying out investigations and root cause analysis both mechanical and electrical.
Mechanical and electrical testing of products.
Report writing.
Keeping up to date with regulations and the industry.
Understanding this and communicating this to the rest of the business where necessary.
Wind tunnel testing.
Involved in the company's ISO 9001 and 14001 systems. Maintaining the system, carrying out audits etc.

Where you'll work

Lancaster Road
Cressex Business Park
High Wycombe
HP12 3QP

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE

Your training course

Manufacturing engineer (degree) (level 6)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Foundation Stage: Complying with statutory regulations and stringent organisational safety requirements
Foundation Stage: Producing components using hand fitting, fabrication and joining techniques
Foundation Stage: Producing Computer Aided Design (CAD) models (drawings) using a CAD system
Foundation Stage: Preparing and using lathes, milling and other general or specialist machines and high tech equipment
Foundation Stage: Preparing and proving Computer Numeric Control programmes
Foundation Stage: Using computer software packages to assist with and evaluate engineering activities
Foundation Stage: Producing and managing engineering project plans
Foundation Stage: Producing assemblies using a wide range of materials and techniques
Development Team: Project management and scheduling engineering activities
Development Team: Securing appropriate resources and managing budgets and resources
Development Team: Implementing, monitoring and evaluating engineering processes

Your training plan

You will complete your training on campus at our University Of Hertfordshire - College Lane Campus, SPECTRA Building, Hatfield AL10 9UW.

Mainly separated from undergraduate students, but some study alongside full-time students in some modules.

Day release delivery with two block release weeks every semester.

Teaching over Semesters A and B, with online touchpoints in C.

More training information

The school has a reputation for innovation in teaching and learning, with most modules delivered through a combination of traditional face-to-face teaching and distance learning through the university's StudyNet web-based facility. StudyNet allows students to access electronic learning resources, electronic discussion with staff and other students, and, for some modules, submit coursework 24/7 from anywhere in the world. With a heavy emphasis on Computer Aided Engineering, the school has a policy of using industrial standard software wherever possible. The school also operates an open access laboratory policy of when possible, students doing experiments on their own time.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English Language or Equivalent (grade 4/C)
Maths or Equivalent (grade 4/C)

A Level in:

Maths (grade B)
Non Specific (grade B)
Physics or technology or engineering based subject (grade B)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Good proficiency of Microsoft
Effective time management
Willing to learn new software

About this company

Our Story Airflow developments have a rich history of innovation and growth and to this day have made many products that are unique and efficient. In 1955, from one man's expertise in the fields of fan design and air flow measurement, the Airflow Developments group of companies was founded. Initially based in one factory in High Wycombe the company has since blossomed into a thriving international group. With the search for new opportunities, the Company's ongoing expansion was strengthened by opening subsidiaries in Germany and the Czech Republic, supported by a worldwide sales distribution network. Our story begins more than 60 years ago with one man's dream.

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After this apprenticeship

Professional chartered mechanical engineers and mechanical engineering graduates are highly sought after around the world. Our graduates have an excellent employment record, illustrating that this degree gives you the flexibility to work in virtually any manufacturing setting, both in the UK and abroad.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE

Dom Whyte-Ifill

D.Whyte-Ifill@Herts.ac.uk

07543301817

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000327964.

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Closes in 14 days (Friday 11 July 2025 at 11:59pm)

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