Degree Apprentice Ordnance Munitions and Explosives Engineering

at  BAE Systems

DESCRIPTION

Job title: Degree Apprentice – Ordnance Munitions and Explosives (OME) Professional
Location: Glascoed. Note that the Glascoed site is not readily accessible by public transport.
Salary: We offer a competitive salary with annual increases throughout the apprenticeship and a range of employee benefits including, free higher education as well as access to the Company pension and share saving scheme

WHAT QUALIFICATION WILL YOU GET?

Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing Degree Apprenticeship | ACW – Website (acwcerts.co.uk)
The degree you will study for is: Apprenticeship in Ordnance, Munitions and Explosives (OME) | University of Wales Trinity Saint David (uwtsd.ac.uk)
The academic learning will be by block release at The University of Wales Trinity St David (Swansea) and include Fridays. Apprentices are required to supply their own laptop for university work. University travel and expenses will be covered by the business.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

5 GCSE A*-C or 9-4 (or equivalent) Including Maths, English & Science or Technical Subject
A minimum of 96 UCAS points (240 points old system) through achievement of 3 A-levels at Grade C or above including Maths, Science or a technical subject, or equivalent (excluding UCAS points gained at AS level)

BAE Systems Land design and manufacture a wide range of munitions products. It is essential that our products are high quality and conform to the customer’s requirements.
As an Ordnance, Munitions and Explosives (OME) Professional Apprentice you will be responsible for safely participating in the research, design, development, testing and manufacture of our range of munitions products.
You will study for a Degree in OME that covers a wide range of disciplines and allows you to specialise as you progress through your apprenticeship. Possible future roles include product design engineer, energetic materials scientist or process engineer. Whatever path you take will be wide-ranging and have both practical and theoretical elements.
You will be a multi-disciplined engineer, with knowledge of a wide range of energetic materials.

Specific activities could include:

• Working closely within the Energetics and Engineering Teams at Glascoed.
• Attending block release at university to study for academic elements of apprenticeship.
• Ensuring there is a detailed Safe System of Work in place for the work you develop.
• Planning and subsequent delivery of research, development and engineering trials.
• Design and development of new and existing munitions.
• Taking the opportunity to assist in Continuous Improvement projects.
• Planning, carrying out and reporting results from Test and Evaluation trials.
• Compiling technical data to support design approval.
• Specifying and designing new manufacturing plant and equipment then ensuring it is correctly installed and validated.
• Supporting the Manufacturing Team in resolving any issues that may arise during production.
• Gaining experience in placements outside engineering such as production, explosive testing and analytical laboratories.