Engineering Degree Apprentice

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Job Description

Launch your engineering career with Lear and the University of Warwick.

This exciting Degree Apprenticeship offers the opportunity to gain a fully funded BEng in Applied Professional Engineering via the Product Design and Development Engineer route while earning a salary and building valuable industry experience with one of the world's leading automotive suppliers.

Working within Lear's Seating Development team, you'll help design, develop and validate innovative seating systems used by some of the world's largest automotive manufacturers. From supporting product development projects to solving real engineering challenges, you'll gain hands-on experience while learning from experienced engineers, technical specialists and mentors.

Starting in September 2027, this four-year Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship (plus End Point Assessment) combines academic study at the University of Warwick with practical workplace experience at Lear. Throughout the programme you'll develop the technical knowledge, professional skills and industry experience needed to begin your career as a Project Engineer.

As your confidence and capability grow, you'll contribute to engineering projects, support the creation of technical specifications, participate in product testing and validation activities, and apply structured problem-solving techniques to support the delivery of world-class automotive seating systems.

By the end of the programme, you'll have developed the knowledge, skills and professional behaviours required to succeed in a design and engineering environment while contributing to the development of innovative, high-quality products used across the global automotive industry.

Responsibilities

You will:

• Participate in rotational placements across engineering and technical functions to gain a broad understanding of Lear's business and product development processes.


• Support the design, development and validation of automotive seating products.


• Assist with engineering projects, testing activities and problem-solving initiatives.


• Attend workplace training, university study sessions and apprenticeship development activities.


• Apply academic learning to real business challenges and engineering projects.


• Take ownership of your personal and professional development throughout the apprenticeship.


• Work effectively with colleagues, mentors and cross-functional teams.


• Balance workplace responsibilities with university study and assessment requirements.


• Demonstrate high levels of professionalism, attendance, punctuality and engagement throughout the programme.

Key Skills and Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points (typically equivalent to BBC at A Level).


• A Level Mathematics at Grade B or above.


• Five GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above, including Mathematics, English and a STEM-related subject.


• A genuine interest in engineering, product development and problem solving.


• Eligibility to enrol on the University of Warwick degree apprenticeship programme.

Desirable

• A Level Physics at Grade B or above.


• C or above in Engineering, Design Technology or another STEM-related qualification.


• Evidence of engineering projects, STEM activities or work experience.


• Knowledge of or interest in the automotive industry.

Personal Attributes

We're looking for individuals who:

• Demonstrate behaviours aligned with Lear's values.


• Have a practical, hands-on approach to learning.


• Are curious, inquisitive and eager to understand how things work.


• Enjoy problem solving and logical thinking.


• Have a positive and proactive attitude.


• Are self-motivated and committed to achieving their goals.


• Communicate effectively and work well as part of a team.


• Are adaptable and willing to learn new skills and technologies.

Why Join Lear?

• Fully funded BEng degree from the University of Warwick.


• Paid employment from day one.


• Mentoring and support from experienced engineering professionals.


• Opportunities to work on real automotive products and projects.


• Exposure to global customers and advanced technologies.


• A structured development pathway towards a career as a Project Engineer.


• A supportive, inclusive and collaborative working environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit‑based employment practices and equal opportunity.

We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.