Position description
Domain
Research, design and development
Job field / Job profile
Industrial engineering - Manufacturing tooling engineering
Job title
Engineering Degree Apprenticeship - Aerospace
Employment type
Apprenticeship
Contract length
4 Years
Professional category
Technician
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.
Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world.
We're excited to announce multiple opportunities for Engineering Degree Apprenticeships!
If you've completed A-Levels or hold a Level 3 BTEC in Engineering and want to earn a degree while gaining hands-on experience on real-world projects-all while getting paid-this is the perfect next step for you.
Our degree apprenticeships typically take four years to complete. You'll spend one day per week at university (travel required to Swansea or Pontypridd) and the rest of your time working within our engineering teams on rotations.
We offer exciting opportunities across multiple engineering disciplines. If you're invited to our assessment day, you'll have the chance to choose the degree route that best suits your interests.
Throughout your apprenticeship, you'll rotate through key departments in manufacturing, engineering, and design-gaining hands-on experience and putting the theory you learn at university into practice. This will give you a complete understanding of how we take a concept and turn it into a finished product delivered to customers worldwide.
For 2026, we are offering the following routes:
Mechanical Engineering. This is all about designing, developing, and improving mechanical systems. This means working on complex structures and mechanisms that ensure safety, comfort, and performance. Mechanical engineers apply principles of physics, materials science, and manufacturing to create our premium and innovative products whilst meeting strict industry standards.
Electrical Engineering. This focuses on designing, testing, and improving electrical systems found within our seats. In this pathway, you'll work with circuits, sensors, and control systems to ensure products operate safely and efficiently and are air-worthy. You'll use logical thinking to diagnose issues, support testing, and help develop new electrical solutions.
After successfully completing your apprenticeship, you'll have the opportunity to apply for a full time position within the Engineering team of your specialism at Safran Seats.
But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)
Travel between Newport and Cwmbran Sites may be required
Candidate skills & requirements
Successful candidates should ideally have, or be on track to achieve:
• GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or above
• Three A-Levels, including Maths and at least one Science subject at Grade C or above, OR
• A BTEC Level 3 at Merit or higher
If you haven't yet completed these qualifications, you may still receive a conditional offer, which will be confirmed once you provide evidence of achieving the required grades on results day.
Position location
Job location
Europe, UK, Wales
City (-ies)
Llantarnam Industrial Park NP44 3HQ Cwmbran
Domain
Research, design and development
Job field / Job profile
Industrial engineering - Manufacturing tooling engineering
Job title
Engineering Degree Apprenticeship - Aerospace
Employment type
Apprenticeship
Contract length
4 Years
Professional category
Technician
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.
Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world.
We're excited to announce multiple opportunities for Engineering Degree Apprenticeships!
If you've completed A-Levels or hold a Level 3 BTEC in Engineering and want to earn a degree while gaining hands-on experience on real-world projects-all while getting paid-this is the perfect next step for you.
Our degree apprenticeships typically take four years to complete. You'll spend one day per week at university (travel required to Swansea or Pontypridd) and the rest of your time working within our engineering teams on rotations.
We offer exciting opportunities across multiple engineering disciplines. If you're invited to our assessment day, you'll have the chance to choose the degree route that best suits your interests.
Throughout your apprenticeship, you'll rotate through key departments in manufacturing, engineering, and design-gaining hands-on experience and putting the theory you learn at university into practice. This will give you a complete understanding of how we take a concept and turn it into a finished product delivered to customers worldwide.
For 2026, we are offering the following routes:
Mechanical Engineering. This is all about designing, developing, and improving mechanical systems. This means working on complex structures and mechanisms that ensure safety, comfort, and performance. Mechanical engineers apply principles of physics, materials science, and manufacturing to create our premium and innovative products whilst meeting strict industry standards.
Electrical Engineering. This focuses on designing, testing, and improving electrical systems found within our seats. In this pathway, you'll work with circuits, sensors, and control systems to ensure products operate safely and efficiently and are air-worthy. You'll use logical thinking to diagnose issues, support testing, and help develop new electrical solutions.
After successfully completing your apprenticeship, you'll have the opportunity to apply for a full time position within the Engineering team of your specialism at Safran Seats.
But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)
Travel between Newport and Cwmbran Sites may be required
Candidate skills & requirements
Successful candidates should ideally have, or be on track to achieve:
• GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or above
• Three A-Levels, including Maths and at least one Science subject at Grade C or above, OR
• A BTEC Level 3 at Merit or higher
If you haven't yet completed these qualifications, you may still receive a conditional offer, which will be confirmed once you provide evidence of achieving the required grades on results day.
Position location
Job location
Europe, UK, Wales
City (-ies)
Llantarnam Industrial Park NP44 3HQ Cwmbran