Lean Manufacturing Engineer Degree Apprentice

Parker Meggitt

Coventry (CV7 9JU)

Closes on Monday 6 April 2026

Posted on 11 February 2026

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Summary

This role is to learn about, and support, the site in the attainment of world class performance through the application of Lean tools to drive forward Parker Lean System.

• Wage:

  £19,000 a year

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  Apprentice salaries increase annually with experience and are reviewed each September. Apprentices are also included in Parker Meggitt's bonus scheme, receiving a minimum of 2.5%, which may increase depending on overall company performance.

• Training course: Manufacturing engineer (degree) (level 6)
• Hours: Role is based primarily at the Ansty Park (Coventry) facility but some localised travel to the CVD (Coventry) and Test House (Birmingham) facilities will be required. Monday- Thursday 8am- 4.30pm Friday- 8am-3.30pm

  39 hours a week

• Start date:

  Monday 7 September 2026

• Duration:

  3 years 6 months

• 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

1. Support lean activities across the Ansty Park site manufacturing location involving the organisation and execution of Kaizen events, report-outs and presentation of progress and outcomes etc.
2. Introduce, embed and grow the Parker Lean System across the location in the manufacturing operations and support functions
3. Support key projects aligned to the site Strategy Deployment Annual Improvement Priorities (SD-AIPs) to drive business process improvement and enhance Parker customer experience
4. Support the Site Lean Manager and Lean Leaders in the training and development of Lean skills to personnel at all levels in the business including Lean Boot Camps (LBCs)
5. Support the coaching and development of staff in the correct application of the Parker Lean System tools and methods across the site and division
6. Support the Facilitation of Parker Problem Solving activities within the site Value Streams and non-manufacturing functions
7. Actively engage with business functions to embed SBD as a business process ensuring that SBD activity is correctly focused and driven
8. As part of the SBD processes, support projects on product simplification

Where you'll work

Unit 2
Ansty Park
Pilot Way
Coventry
CV7 9JU

Training

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

Training provider

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

Training course

Manufacturing engineer (degree) (level 6)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

• Translate conceptual ideas or technical requirements into developmental outcomes, operational designs, or specifications for manufacturing projects or programmes of work.
• Select, use and apply approved problem-solving methods to solve problems and determine solutions or actions.
• Collate, store, use and present data and supporting documentation.
• Interpret and produce technical documentation such as schematic and circuit diagrams, engineering drawings or 3D CAD models, simulation models, engineering reports, test reports, fault reports or data analytics.
• Observe, record and draw accurate and auditable conclusions from data evidence.
• Manage assigned projects or programmes of work, taking into account factors such as planning, safety, quality, cost, performance and sustainability.
• Apply processes for project or programme management such as escalation, audit or risk management and risk mitigation.
• Comply with statutory and organisational safety and security standards and requirements, supporting safety risk assessments and mitigate any risks identified within the design, manufacture, development or test activity.
• Identify and use manufacturing processes, resources and technologies to turn the materials, components or other commodities into a finished product or system.
• Apply quality management and assurance processes to identify and rectify faults, inaccuracies, discrepancies or unexpected results during the manufacturing engineering process.
• Carry out pre operations checks of engineering manufacturing systems and equipment before use.
• Manage continuous improvement activities using techniques such as Six Sigma, 5s, Kaizen, Lean, Kanban, Statistical Process Control or Value Stream Mapping.
• Create, maintain and review project documentation. Record and action any non-conformities.
• Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
• Communicate in writing for example technical reports, documents and presentations.
• Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders. Manage differing and competing interests with stakeholders.
• Identify and complete opportunities for personal and professional development including keeping up to date with current and emerging technology.
• Apply and promote policies and practices to support equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Consider management of change (MOC) requirements when undertaking manufacturing projects or programmes of work.
• Comply with environmental and sustainability legislation, regulations and standards associated with the manufacturing engineering environment. Uses resources efficiently, for example waste minimisation.
• Ensure equipment is managed and maintained.
• Optimise processes and procedures, such as relating to safety, efficiency, performance, productivity and sustainability.
• Ensure that all systems or equipment has been correctly configured, checked and tested for safe operation, efficiency and reliability.
• Translate conceptual ideas or technical requirements into developmental outcomes, operational designs, or specifications for manufacturing projects or programmes of work.
• Select, use and apply approved problem-solving methods to solve problems and determine solutions or actions.
• Collate, store, use and present data and supporting documentation.
• Interpret and produce technical documentation such as schematic and circuit diagrams, engineering drawings or 3D CAD models, simulation models, engineering reports, test reports, fault reports or data analytics.
• Observe, record and draw accurate and auditable conclusions from data evidence.
• Manage assigned projects or programmes of work, taking into account factors such as planning, safety, quality, cost, performance and sustainability.
• Apply processes for project or programme management such as escalation, audit or risk management and risk mitigation.
• Comply with statutory and organisational safety and security standards and requirements, supporting safety risk assessments and mitigate any risks identified within the design, manufacture, development or test activity.
• Identify and use manufacturing processes, resources and technologies to turn the materials, components or other commodities into a finished product or system.
• Apply quality management and assurance processes to identify and rectify faults, inaccuracies, discrepancies or unexpected results during the manufacturing engineering process.
• Carry out pre operations checks of engineering manufacturing systems and equipment before use.
• Manage continuous improvement activities using techniques such as Six Sigma, 5s, Kaizen, Lean, Kanban, Statistical Process Control or Value Stream Mapping.
• Create, maintain and review project documentation. Record and action any non-conformities.
• Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
• Communicate in writing for example technical reports, documents and presentations.
• Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders. Manage differing and competing interests with stakeholders.
• Identify and complete opportunities for personal and professional development including keeping up to date with current and emerging technology.
• Apply and promote policies and practices to support equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Consider management of change (MOC) requirements when undertaking manufacturing projects or programmes of work.
• Comply with environmental and sustainability legislation, regulations and standards associated with the manufacturing engineering environment. Uses resources efficiently, for example waste minimisation.
• Ensure equipment is managed and maintained.
• Optimise processes and procedures, such as relating to safety, efficiency, performance, productivity and sustainability.
• Ensure that all systems or equipment has been correctly configured, checked and tested for safe operation, efficiency and reliability.

Training schedule

Alongside your day role, you will work to complete your apprenticeship with Coventry University.

This will give you the knowledge, training and external approval to do your job effectively.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

A Level in:

• Another Subject (grade C or above)
• Mathematics (grade C or above)
• STEM Subject (grade C or above)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Strategic Thinker

Other requirements

Be at least 18 years old when the apprenticeship begins.
Have the right to work in the UK.
Have been a UK/EU/EAA resident for at least the past three years prior to starting the apprenticeship.
Have completed full-time education before the apprenticeship is due to start. For this programme, you must be able to achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) clearance.

About this employer

Parker Meggitt is a business segment of Parker Aerospace. At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight, for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers. Joining our team means you're helping to deliver our purpose of 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow'. A career at Parker Meggitt offers boundless potential for professional and personal growth. You will work alongside the brightest minds in the world, help develop innovative technology and products, and contribute to our company's goal of solving the world's greatest engineering challenges. We have succeeded in employing the top talent in the industry by focusing our hiring efforts on the individual, not the job description. If you are an inquisitive thinker with great ideas and a desire to succeed, we will find the perfect spot for you on our team.

Company benefits

25 days annual leave with the option to buy and sell.
Pension scheme and generous life assurance.
Work laptop provided.
Access to health and wellbeing support.
Access to employee discounts.
Cycle to work scheme.

After this apprenticeship

What does the future look like?

Upon successful completion of the programme- and subject to performance- you may have the opportunity to move into a permanent role within the team or business area where you completed your apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000014867.

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Closes on Monday 6 April 2026

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