Manufacturing Engineering Degree Apprentice (Level 6)

As a Manufacturing Engineering Degree Apprentice, you will work alongside experienced engineers and contribute to live customer engineering projects, supporting real machining and manufacturing challenges across industries including aerospace, automotive, and general engineering. You will gain hands-on experience in applied manufacturing engineering while supporting customers to improve machining processes using Iscar tooling solutions.

Your duties will include:

Supporting engineering demonstrations and machining trials in the Technical Centre Learning how carbide cutting tools work and how to select the correct tool for each application Assisting Applications Engineers with technical problem-solving for customers Supporting customers to improve machining performance, including cycle time, tool life, and part quality Using engineering data to measure results and recommend improvements Producing clear technical documentation such as notes, reports, and presentations Supporting customer projects and attending customer visits with supervision

Training:

This apprenticeship combines on-the-job learning with study for a Level 6 Degree in Manufacturing Engineering (BEng).

The apprenticeship includes:

Off-the-job training delivered by BMet - James Watt College (day or block release as agreed) Structured workplace mentoring and support Completion of engineering projects contributing to both academic study and customer solutions Development of an apprenticeship portfolio to evidence Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours (KSBs)

You will be supported by your line manager/mentor, the Iscar UK engineering team, and BMet tutors throughout the programme.

Training Outcome:

On successful completion of the programme, the apprentice is expected to progress into a skilled engineering role within the business, subject to performance and business needs.

You could progress into roles such as:

Product Specialist Regional Application Engineer

Employer Description:

Iscar UK is the UK subsidiary of Iscar, a global leader in high-performance carbide cutting tools and advanced engineering solutions.

We support manufacturing businesses across the UK — from aerospace and automotive to general engineering — helping them improve productivity, quality, and efficiency through innovative tooling and machining expertise. Our Birmingham Head Office includes a Technical Centre where engineers work closely with customers to solve real machining challenges.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday. Working hours will be confirmed at offer stage.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Willingness to learn,Positive attitude,Reliable,Genuine engineering interest,Punctual