Lean Manufacturing Engineer Degree Apprentice

1. Support lean activities across the Ansty Park site manufacturing location involving the organisation and execution of Kaizen events, report-outs and presentation of progress and outcomes etc.
2. Introduce, embed and grow the Parker Lean System across the location in the manufacturing operations and support functions
3. Support key projects aligned to the site Strategy Deployment Annual Improvement Priorities (SD-AIPs) to drive business process improvement and enhance Parker customer experience
4. Support the Site Lean Manager and Lean Leaders in the training and development of Lean skills to personnel at all levels in the business including Lean Boot Camps (LBCs)
5. Support the coaching and development of staff in the correct application of the Parker Lean System tools and methods across the site and division
6. Support the Facilitation of Parker Problem Solving activities within the site Value Streams and non-manufacturing functions
7. Actively engage with business functions to embed SBD as a business process ensuring that SBD activity is correctly focused and driven
8. As part of the SBD processes, support projects on product simplification



Training:

Alongside your day role, you will work to complete your apprenticeship with Coventry University.

This will give you the knowledge, training and external approval to do your job effectively.



Training Outcome:

What does the future look like?

Upon successful completion of the programme- and subject to performance- you may have the opportunity to move into a permanent role within the team or business area where you completed your apprenticeship.



Employer Description:

Parker Meggitt is a business segment of Parker Aerospace. At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight, for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers. Joining our team means you're helping to deliver our purpose of 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow'. A career at Parker Meggitt offers boundless potential for professional and personal growth. You will work alongside the brightest minds in the world, help develop innovative technology and products, and contribute to our company's goal of solving the world's greatest engineering challenges. We have succeeded in employing the top talent in the industry by focusing our hiring efforts on the individual, not the job description. If you are an inquisitive thinker with great ideas and a desire to succeed, we will find the perfect spot for you on our team.



Working Hours :
Role is based primarily at the Ansty Park (Coventry) facility but some localised travel to the CVD (Coventry) and Test House (Birmingham) facilities will be required. Monday- Thursday 8am- 4.30pm Friday- 8am-3.30pm

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Initiative,Strategic Thinker


  • Location:
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
  • Posted: 11-Feb-2026
  • Posted on: findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk