Manufacturing Engineering Degree Apprenticeship BEng (Hons)

Summary

This is a fantastic opportunity to earn while you learn by joining SPS Technologies and gaining industry experience alongside completing a 4 year fully funded BEng degree in Manufacturing Engineering at Coventry University. SPS Technologies manufactures various fastening systems to the aerospace, transportation and power generation markets.

Annual wage: £12,646.40 to £22,605.44 a year
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Training course: Manufacturing engineer (degree) (level 6)
Hours: Monday to Friday - 38 hours on Day shift, hours to be confirmed.
38 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 1 September
Duration: 4 years
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Manufacturing Engineers (ME’s) play a pivotal role in the introduction of new products as well as the development, troubleshooting and standardisation of current manufacturing processes. ME’s contribute to the efficiency, capability, cost effectiveness and quality of the manufacturing process, which ultimately directly impacts the success of the business. On this apprenticeship you will:

· Troubleshoot and problem solve on live manufacturing issues using structured problem solving.

· Develop and improve manufacturing processes using the Lean toolbox/ principles.

· Research and implement the latest automation techniques.

· Use additive techniques to increase velocity of improvements.

· Document and standardise processes.

· Support introduction of new products, machines and processes.

Where you’ll work

191

Barkby Road

Troon Industrial Area

Leicester

LE4 9HX

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

Your training course

Manufacturing engineer (degree) (level 6)

Equal to degree

Course contents

Foundation Stage: Complying with statutory regulations and stringent organisational safety requirements
Foundation Stage: Producing components using hand fitting, fabrication and joining techniques
Foundation Stage: Producing Computer Aided Design (CAD) models (drawings) using a CAD system
Foundation Stage: Preparing and using lathes, milling and other general or specialist machines and high tech equipment
Foundation Stage: Preparing and proving Computer Numeric Control programmes
Foundation Stage: Using computer software packages to assist with and evaluate engineering activities
Foundation Stage: Producing and managing engineering project plans
Foundation Stage: Producing assemblies using a wide range of materials and techniques
Development Team: Project management and scheduling engineering activities
Development Team: Securing appropriate resources and managing budgets and resources
Development Team: Implementing, monitoring and evaluating engineering processes

Your training plan

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)
Science (grade 4)

Desirable qualifications

A Level in:

Maths (grade C)
Science (grade C)

BTEC in:

Extended Diploma (grade DMM)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Initiative

About this company

SPS Technologies is a subsidiary of PCC and has been established since 1936. Precision Castparts Corporation (PCC) employ over 22,000 people at 164 locations in 15 countries. You may not know us yet, but you will know our clients. We work closely with Airbus, Boeing, GE, Rolls-Royce and many other leading aircraft and engine manufacturers. Chances are that every time you have flown, you have been surrounded by our work. We insist on quality, not just in materials and processes but also in the people we employ. SPS Technologies manufactures various fastening systems to the aerospace, transportation, power generation, racing and construction markets.

After this apprenticeship

Role as Graduate Manufacturing Engineer.

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