2026 Mechanical Engineering Apprentice - Templecombe

CAD design and development including:

Packaging of electronics and associated cabling Designing for military platform installation Producing key point manufacturing drawings in support of machine from model Producing detailed manufacturing and assembly drawings Understanding and designing for the effects of stress, shock and vibration Environmental testing and product qualification Design for manufacture for mechanical designs Building prototypes for test and development

Training:

As a Mechanical Engineering Apprentice, you will be studying towards a BEng in Electro-Mechanical Engineering at Nottingham University, under the Level 6 Electro-Mechanical Degree Apprenticeship. For the duration of this 5-year programme, you will be given 1 day per week to focus on your academic studies and for the other 4 days, will be working in the business applying your new skills to real life projects. This programme is delivered via a blended learning model which includes some on campus taught content and some virtual learning. You will need to attend Nottingham University for minimum 4 weeks per academic year, delivered in 1-week blocks.

Upon completion of the programme, you will have achieved a BSc in Electro-mechanical Engineering, a Level 6-degree apprenticeship qualification and will move into a permanent role within the business. The degree is accredited by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers.

Training Outcome:

Upon completion of the programme, you will have achieved a BSc in Electro-mechanical Engineering, a Level 6-degree apprenticeship qualification and will move into a permanent role within the business. The degree is accredited by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers.

Employer Description:
Together, we create the ingenious technological systems and innovations that impact and improve people's lives every single day. Even if you haven't heard the name Thales before, you've definitely benefited from our inventiveness. We reinvest 20% of our sales in Research & Development in the UK. We support businesses, organisations, and governments in addressing tomorrow’s major challenges by developing advanced Defence, Security, Cybersecurity, Digital Identity, and Aerospace solutions, in the most sustainable, responsible, and ethical manner.

Working Hours :
Monday - Thursday, 8 hours per day. Friday 5 hours. Shifts TBC.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working