Level 6 Engineering Apprentice

Curtiss-Wright

CHRISTCHURCH (BH23 6HH)

Closes on Sunday 15 March 2026

Posted on 10 February 2026

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Summary

Apprentices will receive training from industry professionals in one of Curtiss-Wright’s key segments. Apprentices will have the opportunity to work across multiple departments within the organisation, allowing valuable hands-on experience with the design and manufacture processes.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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Training course
Manufacturing engineer (degree) (level 6)
Hours
Monday to Friday 8.00am - 4.30pm including 1-day a week at college.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 7 September 2026

Duration

5 years

Positions available

3

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

  • Provides support to various departments/department leads during their training period, completing work assignments as directed by the local supervisor
  • Learn about products, processes, machinery, systems, culture and people through completion of the apprenticeship scheme.
  • Provides reports, analysis and statistical data as required by local management
  • May provide support and guidance to other apprentices and to the HR Manager in delivering induction/hiring activities, presentations etc.

Where you'll work

CURTISS-WRIGHT
15 ENTERPRISE WAY
CHRISTCHURCH
BH23 6HH

Training

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

Training provider

BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE, THE

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

Manufacturing Engineer (degree) Level 6.

An apprentice attends Day Release at Bournemouth and Poole College to complete their apprenticeship qualifications; they will start this from HNC through to degree level, depending on the qualifications on joining. The apprenticeship training course is a total of 5 years. An apprentice will support different departments and work in a supervised environment for the majority of their training period.  They will start in September of each year and progress through the salary scales, which are linked to the successful achievements of each year of their college course.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

A Level in:

Maths and/or Physics (grade B)

Desirable qualifications

BTEC in:

Engineering (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
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working

About this employer

Curtiss-Wright is a long-standing company who were at the forefront of aviation. Since its early days in aviation, the Company has diversified into many areas and has grown through acquisition. The role will typically support a business unit and provide a comprehensive service to an established function.

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the course and end point assessment, you can expect to continue in manufacturing or continue your studies.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE, THE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000014338.

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Closes on Sunday 15 March 2026