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This is your opportunity to earn a fully funded BEng (Hons) Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering degree while working on groundbreaking real-world projects with one of Northern Ireland’s most forward-thinking engineering manufacturers.
Through our HLA partnership with Ulster University (Magee Campus), you’ll gain four years of hands-on experience across product design, mechanical systems, testing, and innovation — all while studying part-time with no tuition fees. You’ll graduate with a full degree, a full CV, and no student debt.
Whether you’re passionate about smart machinery, sustainable farming, automation, or technical innovation — this programme gives you the foundation to build a career that matters.
As a Quad-X HLA apprentice, you’ll rotate through key departments and gain in-depth, project-based experience that links directly to your academic studies. You’ll be part of a supportive team working on some of the most advanced quad and UTV attachments in the industry.
Areas you’ll explore include:
Mechanical Engineering & CAD – Turn concepts into reality with 2D and 3D design tools
Product Development – Work with prototypes, testing rigs, and experimental builds
Power & Drive Systems – Get hands-on with hydraulics, electrics, and drivetrain development
Automation & Innovation – Support process improvement and smarter manufacturing workflows
Sustainability Projects – Contribute to our efforts to reduce waste, chemical use, and fuel consumption
Materials Engineering – Understand how material selection affects durability, performance, and cost
Each placement is guided by experienced mentors and structured to help you grow confidence, technical expertise, and a deep understanding of modern engineering.
Course Title: BEng (Hons) Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
Type: Higher Level Apprenticeship (HLA)
Provider: Ulster University (Magee Campus)
Duration: 4 years
Format: Part-time study + full-time employment with Quad-X
Start Date: September each year
Modules Include:
Your academic learning directly aligns with your work at Quad-X — giving you meaningful context for every lecture, lab, and assignment.
A full BEng (Hons) degree — tuition fees 100% covered
A paid job from day one, with regular hours and holiday entitlement
4 years of hands-on experience in real engineering roles
A dedicated mentor to support your progress
Opportunities to work on sustainability and innovation projects
Exposure to product development from sketch to shop floor
A real chance of progression into permanent roles after graduation
Hours: 7:30am–5:00pm Mon–Thurs / 7:30am–2:00pm Friday
Holiday: 28 days paid leave per year
Location: Quad-X HQ, Antrim
Additional Benefits:
We want curious, committed individuals who are ready to learn, grow, and make a real difference.
Entry Requirements:
5 GCSEs at Grade A*-C including Maths, English & a STEM subject
2 A-Levels at Grade C or above in Maths or STEM
OR
A BTEC Level 3 (or equivalent) in Engineering/Technology with at least 160 UCAS points (Merit in Maths required)
