Manufacturing Engineer Apprentice
As part of Keysight Technologies (Spirent Services) Ltd, our Positioning Technologies business unit supports the world's leading companies in developing next-generation navigation and communication systems. Kick-start your engineering career with a hands-on apprenticeship in a real-world manufacturing environment.
Role
- Assist in the design, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing processes
- Support continuous improvement initiatives
- Work with cross-functional teams to resolve production issues
- Help create and update standard operating procedures and work instructions
- Conduct time studies and analyse workflow for efficiency improvements
- Assist in implementing health & safety best practices in manufacturing
- Collect and analyse production data to inform engineering decisions
- Learn and use tools such as CAD software, ERP systems, and measurement instruments
- Maintain and awareness of and adherence to QEHS policies and procedures. i.e. Quality, Environment, H&S and IT Security policies
Training
Location: Full-time Onsite at the Paignton office
HPW: 37.5 (including 1 day per week at South Devon College)
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be opportunities to progress into a permanent Manufacturing Engineer role or other suitable positions within the business, subject to performance and business needs.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)
- Training Provider
- SOUTH DEVON COLLEGE
- Working Week
- Monday to Friday Shifts to be confirmed
- Expected Duration
- 2 Years 3 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Friday, 21st August 2026
- Start Date
- Monday, 21st September 2026
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Enthusiastic
- Reliable
- Willingness to Learn
Qualifications
- English GCSE, grade 4 (Essential)
- Maths GCSE, grade 4 (Essential)
- Science GCSE, grade 4 (Essential)
About the Employer
Keysight Technologies (Spirent Services) Ltd
Positioning Technologies business unit is where the world's leading companies turn when they need to accelerate their time-to-market for next-generation navigation and communication systems. In fact, every significant industry test in the last six years for devices deployed on land, at sea, in the air and in space, has used our test systems as the benchmark. We are continually recognised by customers, industry, press, and technology associations for our innovative thinking and our ground-breaking products. The navigation and communications market has untapped potential. The boundaries of how fast, far, and accurately voice and data can be transmitted have yet to be reached or even defined. Spirent solutions are paving the way for tomorrow's communications.
Positioning Technology designs, manufactures, and supplies advanced satellite navigation test and simulation systems, many of which comprise radio frequency signal generators plus computer systems running complex application software; all designed in-house.
Join our team as a Test Technician Apprentice and gain hands-on experience in a high-tech testing environment. You will work closely with experienced technicians and engineers to ensure products meet required performance and quality standards before they are delivered to customers.
This apprenticeship provides a perfect balance of classroom learning and on-the-job training, helping you develop a strong technical foundation in testing, diagnostics, and quality assurance.