Graduate Apprentice Quality Engineering

Prestwick AeroSystems is one of Ayrshire’s largest employers and part of the Airbus family of companies. 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.

Graduate Apprentice – Engineering (Quality Pathway)

About the Role

As a Graduate Apprentice, you will develop strong engineering foundations through structured learning, mentoring and exposure to quality investigations, production processes and design data.

You will support activities that ensure compliance with aerospace standards and help maintain the quality of components manufactured on-site.

Your work will contribute to the accuracy, reliability and regulatory compliance of aircraft structures and assemblies.

How You Will Contribute

• 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 and support corrective actions
• Use digital tools to record findings and drive continuous improvement
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing and quality teams across the business

What You Will Learn

• Core engineering competencies aligned to UK‑SPEC (IEng)
• Mathematics, numerical tools, 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

• Interest in quality, manufacturing or design engineering
• Comfortable working with technical information, tolerances and measurements
• Methodical approach to engineering processes
• Motivated to build capability in aerospace quality

How to Apply

Apply via the Airbus Careers website: Search for Jobs

• Your CV
• A 200‑word personal statement outlining why you’re interested in the role, what you will bring to the team, and what you hope to gain from the role and working for Prestwick AeroSystems

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to develop engineering capability in a globally recognised aerospace organisation with structured training, mentoring and clear progression pathways.

At Prestwick AeroSystems, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Right to Work in the UK

All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Prestwick AeroSystems is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory Right to Work checks, carried out in accordance with UK Government requirements.

Additionally, you will be asked to complete employment references, Disclosure Scotland and a pre‑employment medical.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Prestwick AeroSystems is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

As a part of Airbus, Prestwick AeroSystems is committed to equal opportunities for all. We will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the recruitment process; if you experience such, please report it to emsom@airbus.com.

Company

Prestwick AeroSystems Limited

Employment Type

Apprenticeship

Experience Level

Entry Level

Job Family

Quality Assurance

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