What you’ll do:

Eaton's Fuel & Motion Control Systems Division has an opening for a Degree Apprentice within the Engineering Team.

The role will be based at the Titchfield site on a 37 hour per week contract with supported day release and study time.

The successful candidate will undertake a fully funded 4-year Engineering Degree Apprenticeship via Chichester University (Bognor Campus).

Eaton will provide a detailed training programme, focusing on the following elements:

• Generating design solutions for new Aerospace fuel system products to meet our customer’s specification

• Preparation of concept designs, 2D technical drawings and 3D models using CREO CAD package.

• Generating final detailed engineering drawings containing sufficient detail to ensure full “manufacturability” together with all relevant information such as tolerances, materials, finishes, etc.

• Investigating and sentence non-conformance requests, provide general technical support, manage obsolescence whilst providing robust technical justifications for decisions.

• Ensuring that customer requirements are properly understood and that the design implementation meets these requirements.

• Creating and managing detailed planning of engineering activities in line with top level program plan and in accordance with Eaton gate review process

• Preparing and reviewing technical documentation in accordance with company procedures.

• Ensuring timely and consistent communication on progress, impacts and changes associated with the technical directions and status of the projects.

• Getting involved with the planning and preparation for testing of Aerospace Fuel system products.

• Participating in failure investigations associated with Aerospace fuel system products.

Qualifications:

• 3 A Levels – Grade C or above (to include Mathematics) OR

• BTEC vocational qualification at Level 3 OR

• Level 3 apprenticeship

• Relevant work experience grade in GCSE’s (minimum of grade ‘4’ for Maths and English)

Skills:

• Individuals with strong communication skills, and an analytical and digital mind set

• Individuals with the ability to improve our business

• Individuals who show confidence in challenging situations with an ability to work with others

• Individuals with enthusiasm and a flexible approach who will be instrumental in this position

The following qualities would be advantageous but are not essential:

• Knowledge of a range of manufacturing processes e.g Machine, Treatments, Assembly & Test

• Understanding of basic mechanical, electronic and electrical principles

• Experience of Additive Manufacturing and CAD

• Awareness of new and emerging technologies and understanding the cost-benefit analysis of implementation

The successful applicant will be in contact with US ITAR controlled technology, goods and information. As a condition of employment, employees with access to US ITAR controlled technology and goods may be required to undergo an additional screening process as part of the recruitment process.