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Graduate Apprentice Quality Engineering
Graduate Apprentice – Engineering (Quality Pathway)
Location: Prestwick, Scotland
Prestwick AeroSystems, part of Airbus, is one of Ayrshire’s largest employers. From our Prestwick site, we manufacture and assemble wing components for Airbus aircraft used worldwide. We are recruiting a Graduate Apprentice – Engineering (Quality Pathway), offering the opportunity to build advanced engineering capability while contributing directly to aerospace production.
About The Role
As a Graduate Apprentice, you will develop strong engineering foundations through structured learning, mentoring, and exposure to:
- Quality investigations
- Production processes
- Design data
You will support activities ensuring compliance with aerospace standards and help maintain the quality of components manufactured on-site. Your work contributes to the accuracy, reliability, and regulatory compliance of aircraft structures and assemblies.
Responsibilities
- Support investigations into live production issues using engineering data and measurement tools
- Review drawings, specifications, and build processes to ensure compliance
- Contribute to inspections of structures, assemblies, and components using approved aerospace methods
- Apply structured problem-solving to identify root causes, support corrective actions
- Use digital tools to record findings and drive continuous improvement
- Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams across the business
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Learning Opportunities
- Core engineering competencies aligned to UK-SPEC (IEng)
- Mathematics, numerical tools, and principles of production and design fundamentals
- Mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems
- Advanced engineering project work in later years
- Exposure to digital engineering tools
Entry Requirements
- Flexible admissions with individual consideration
- Typically, four Scottish Highers at grade B or above, including Maths (or equivalent)
- Progression from Foundation Apprenticeships or relevant vocational learning welcomed
About You
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Interest in quality, manufacturing, or design engineering
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Comfortable working with:
- Technical information
- Tolerances and accuracies
- Measurements
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Methodical approach to engineering processes
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Motivated to build capability in aerospace quality
How to Apply
Apply via the Airbus Careers website. Prepare your CV and a 200-word personal statement outlining:
- Why you are interested in this role
- What you will bring to the team
- What you hope to gain from the role and working for Prestwick AeroSystems.
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Why Join Us?
- Develop engineering capability in a globally recognised aerospace organisation
- Structured training
- Mentoring
- Clear progression pathways
Looking forward to supporting our people and operations at Prestwick. Apply today.
Additional Notes
Right To Work In The UK
- Applicants must have a legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Prestwick AeroSystems does not offer visa sponsorship – this role contains sponsorship restrictions.
- Any offer is subject to:
- Satisfactory Right to Work checks
- Employment references
- Disclosure Scotland
- Pre-employment medical assessments.
Company Values
Prestwick AeroSystems is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and aim to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace. You must demonstrate an awareness of potential compliance risks and a commitment to integrity, as these form the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation, and sustainable growth.
Company: Prestwick AeroSystems Limited Employment Type: Apprenticeship Experience Level: Entry Level Job Family: Quality Assurance
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