Engineering Design and Manufacture Graduate Apprenticeship - Quality Assurance and Control

This is a 4-year Engineering (Design and Manufacture) Graduate Apprenticeship focused on Quality Assurance and Control. You will contribute to significant defence programmes, working towards a BEng (Hons) degree and building a career in quality.

As a Graduate Apprentice, you will gain experience in both Central Quality and project-based functions. The programme offers broad exposure to quality activities, with rotations between Central Quality and live projects. You will develop skills in stakeholder management, data analysis and reporting, internal auditing, quality planning, and continuous improvement.

Tasks may include:

• Supporting inspection and testing processes.
• Developing and maintaining quality documentation.
• Working with production teams to resolve quality issues.
• Contributing to root cause analysis.
• Ensuring compliance with industry regulations, customer requirements, and internal standards.

Education and Training

You will study for a BEng (Hons) in Engineering (Design and Manufacture) through Glasgow Caledonian University, with one to two days of study per week during term time. The degree is accredited by the IET, IMechE, and InstMC.

Babcock will provide structured training in quality systems and processes, including opportunities to complete Internal Auditor training.

Upon completion, you will have a broad understanding of quality requirements, have contributed to process development and continuous improvement, and be prepared for a career in quality management.

Future Prospects

Successful completion can lead to roles such as Quality Controller, Advisor, or Engineer at Babcock. Further development opportunities include Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) membership and Lead Auditor qualifications.

Entry Requirements

• Academic:
  • UCAS Tariff: 96 points.
  • Scottish Highers: BBCC or equivalent, including Maths and a science or technology subject.
  • Alternatively, relevant Foundation Apprenticeships (grade B) combined with SQA Highers, or a Modern Apprenticeship at SCQF Level 6 (equivalent to two Highers at B) combined with SQA Highers.
  • HNC in Electrical, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, detail-focused, proactive, excellent communication and teamwork abilities, eagerness to learn.
• Residency: Must be resident in Scotland.
• Security: Must be able to achieve and maintain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) security clearance. Sole UK national required.
• Location: Must be able to reliably commute to Rosyth, Scotland.

Benefits

• Fully funded qualification
• Personal development training and opportunities
• Minimum 28 days holiday allowance including bank holidays
• Competitive pension scheme
• Employee share scheme
• Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme and employee shopping savings portal
• Involvement in STEM outreach and volunteering opportunities.

Application Process

Applications are reviewed in order of receipt and may close early if the programme becomes oversubscribed. It is recommended to apply as soon as possible.

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