Engineering Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship Level 4

WYMAN-GORDON LIMITED

Lincoln (LN2 5TB)

Closes in 13 days (Monday 7 September 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 25 August 2026

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Summary

Working within the Production Engineering Department of a progressive aerospace company, this apprenticeship will be directly involved with supporting the delivery of pipeline projects across the business.  This could involve new equipment, upgrades to existing equipment or process improvements.

Wage

£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Next review will be May 2027

Training course
Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)
Hours
Monday - Friday 08:00 - 16:00

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Wednesday 23 September 2026

Duration

3 years 9 months

Positions available

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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

Learn to create and competently manage active project plans.

Learn how to effectively manage internal and external project communications to all levels of stakeholders.

Lean to conduct project presentations and compile reports.

Learn how to manage third party suppliers.

Learn to create business cases for capital investments.

Learn how to manage resources involved in operations within agreed budgetary constraints through effective planning, programming and prioritisation of work activities.

Learn how to implement visual management, value stream mapping, process management, set-up reduction, 6S, problem solving techniques, mistake proofing, etc.

Learn to establish KPI’s to measure success of lean implementations.

Learn to provide support and review of machining risk assessments.

Learn to create work scopes for contactors and internal teams.

Provide engineering support for Compliance and other audits as required.

Provide engineering support for site projects.

Maintain IT record systems within department.

Make necessary modifications to meet stakeholder requirements.

Recommend and implement system modifications as required.

Provide shop-floor support as required.

Carry out any other duties as directed by the management team.

Where you'll work

Tower Works
Spa Road
Lincoln
LN2 5TB

Training

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

Training provider

LINCOLN 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

Training will be provided by Lincoln College where you will study towards HNC Mechanical Engineering

Requirements

Essential qualifications

A Level in:

Any (grade Pass)

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

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Other requirements

This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires the jobholder to obtain certain authorisation or security clearances that will require interface with local and U.S. government authorities.

About this employer

Wyman-Gordon is a world-leading manufacturer of nickel, titanium and steel alloy forgings for the aerospace, defence and energy sectors. As part of Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC), we supply complex forged components to prestigious blue-chip customers worldwide.

https://wyman.com (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work

 

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

After the successful completion of this apprenticeship it is expected that you will progress to the role of Production Engineer.  Plant Engineering would also be an option for progression.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WYMAN-GORDON LIMITED

Alison Wood

awood@wyman-uk.com

07332085977

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000050103.

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Closes in 13 days (Monday 7 September 2026 at 11:59pm)