Process Engineering Apprentice x2

GLENAIR UK LIMITED

Nottinghamshire (NG18 5BY)

Closes on Friday 15 May 2026

Posted on 19 March 2026

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Summary

Are you looking for a higher-level engineering apprenticeship opportunity? Are you dedicated, have a willingness to learn and looking for a long-term career in engineering? We want to hear from you! We have two fantastic opportunities to join our Production Engineering team as an apprentice.

Wage

£22,609.60 a year

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Training course
Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)
Hours
Monday to Friday 7.30am - 4pm

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

2

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

You will gain knowledge and experience of process engineering including:

  • All aspects of harness production
  • How to write technical processes
  • How to problem solve electrical production problem
  • Using and interpreting engineering data and documentation such as engineering drawings, technical data and computer-generated programmes

Where you'll work

40 Lower Oakham Way
Oakham Business Park
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG18 5BY

Training

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

Training provider

WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE

Training course

Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Read and extract relevant engineering and manufacturing related data and information (such as workplans or project plans, schedules,  drawings, specifications, production data, quality reports, costing data, statistical information) drawing accurate conclusions and making informed decisions.
  • Use project management tools, such as Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT), stakeholder matrices, risk mapping, radar chart and summary risk profiles.
  • Use problem solving tools such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Fishbone, Practical Problem Solving (PPS) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
  • Analyse and interpret data and information in order to generate manufacturing engineering documentation such as Parts Per Million (PPM) quality adherence, cost analysis and test data.
  • Communicate using the appropriate method for the audience such as, formal and informal presentations, written reports, verbal, electronic, social media and incorporating relevant and appropriate data or metrics.
  • Use the approved process and quality compliance procedure to create or amend engineering or manufacturing documentation.
  • Use lean tools and techniques, such as Six Sigma, 8 Wastes, Workplace organisation such as 5S's (sort, set in order, shine, standardise and sustain), Kaizen and Poka-Yoke (Error proofing).
  • Apply documentation control processes and procedures such as format, location, access, authorisation.
  • Use financial planning, recording and review processes and documentation such as departmental budgets, estimating, cost control, cost forecasting, and investment appraisal.
  • Use computer based software systems or packages such as Computer Aided Design (CAD), Data Analytics and Databases.
  • Read and extract relevant engineering and manufacturing related data and information (such as workplans or project plans, schedules,  drawings, specifications, production data, quality reports, costing data, statistical information) drawing accurate conclusions and making informed decisions.
  • Use project management tools, such as Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT), stakeholder matrices, risk mapping, radar chart and summary risk profiles.
  • Use problem solving tools such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Fishbone, Practical Problem Solving (PPS) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
  • Analyse and interpret data and information in order to generate manufacturing engineering documentation such as Parts Per Million (PPM) quality adherence, cost analysis and test data.
  • Communicate using the appropriate method for the audience such as, formal and informal presentations, written reports, verbal, electronic, social media and incorporating relevant and appropriate data or metrics.
  • Use the approved process and quality compliance procedure to create or amend engineering or manufacturing documentation.
  • Use lean tools and techniques, such as Six Sigma, 8 Wastes, Workplace organisation such as 5S's (sort, set in order, shine, standardise and sustain), Kaizen and Poka-Yoke (Error proofing).
  • Apply documentation control processes and procedures such as format, location, access, authorisation.
  • Use financial planning, recording and review processes and documentation such as departmental budgets, estimating, cost control, cost forecasting, and investment appraisal.
  • Use computer based software systems or packages such as Computer Aided Design (CAD), Data Analytics and Databases.

Training schedule

Engineering Manufacturing Technician Level 4.

This programme is delivered via a day release delivery model which means that one day per week, your attendance is required for classroom theory work and additional workshop time. This attendance is required during term time only.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

To include English, maths and a Science (x5) (grade 5)

A Level in:

Maths/Science/technology (x2) (grade C)

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
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative

About this employer

Glenair UK Ltd is based in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, and is a leading manufacturer of specialized electrical harnesses and connector systems used widely throughout the military, aerospace, telecommunications, marine and rail industries. Glenair invest in our apprenticeship programmes to enable us to grow our very own talent inhouse

https://www.glenair.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • Monthly bonus scheme
  • Pension plan
  • Healthcare scheme
  • Life assurance
  • 32 days annual leave
  • Long service awards
  • Apprentice mentor for all apprentices

After this apprenticeship

Expected to become a qualified Process Engineer.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE

Leoni

apprenticeships@wnc.ac.uk

01623 900469

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000022094.

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Closes on Friday 15 May 2026