Mechanical Engineering Apprentice

Summary

The Apprentice will undertake the relevant training to develop the necessary skills in manufacture/design of equipment to provide critical systems and instrumentation into various industries including nuclear, defence and medical.

Wage: £15,000 a year
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Training course: Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)
Hours: Standard 37 hours must be worked Monday to Friday inclusive each week.
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 1 September
Duration: 3 years 6 months
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

During the scheme, you will complete placements within engineering and operations, designed to be flexible to support your career objectives and development and meet business need. Hands on practical learning Involved in technical / delivery meetings Work towards business apprenticeship combined projects Logbook entries related to business placement. Highly regulated environment Safety and security conscious organisation.

Working week options: a) The standard 37 hours must be worked Monday to Friday inclusive each week b) Bandwidth of 7.00am to 7.00pm Monday to Friday inclusive c) Core hours of 10.00am - 12.00pm and 1.30pm - 3.30pm Monday to Thursday 10.00am - 12.00pm Friday d) Floating lunchtime 12.00pm - 1.30pm daily, at least 30 minutes to be taken for lunch.

Where you’ll work

Innovation House

7 Lancaster Road

Ferndown Industrial Estate

Wimborne

BH21 7SQ

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

BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE, THE

Your training course

Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)

Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)

Course contents

Read and extract relevant engineering and manufacturing related data and information (such as workplans or project plans, schedules, drawings, specifications, production data, quality reports, costing data, statistical information) drawing accurate conclusions and making informed decisions.
Use project management tools, such as Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT), stakeholder matrices, risk mapping, radar chart and summary risk profiles.
Use problem solving tools such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Fishbone, Practical Problem Solving (PPS) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
Analyse and interpret data and information in order to generate manufacturing engineering documentation such as Parts Per Million (PPM) quality adherence, cost analysis and test data.
Communicate using the appropriate method for the audience such as, formal and informal presentations, written reports, verbal, electronic, social media and incorporating relevant and appropriate data or metrics.
Use the approved process and quality compliance procedure to create or amend engineering or manufacturing documentation.
Use lean tools and techniques, such as Six Sigma, 8 Wastes, Workplace organisation such as 5S's (sort, set in order, shine, standardise and sustain), Kaizen and Poka-Yoke (Error proofing).
Apply documentation control processes and procedures such as format, location, access, authorisation.
Use financial planning, recording and review processes and documentation such as departmental budgets, estimating, cost control, cost forecasting, and investment appraisal.
Use computer based software systems or packages such as Computer Aided Design (CAD), Data Analytics and Databases.
Read and extract relevant engineering and manufacturing related data and information (such as workplans or project plans, schedules, drawings, specifications, production data, quality reports, costing data, statistical information) drawing accurate conclusions and making informed decisions.
Use project management tools, such as Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT), stakeholder matrices, risk mapping, radar chart and summary risk profiles.
Use problem solving tools such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Fishbone, Practical Problem Solving (PPS) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
Analyse and interpret data and information in order to generate manufacturing engineering documentation such as Parts Per Million (PPM) quality adherence, cost analysis and test data.
Communicate using the appropriate method for the audience such as, formal and informal presentations, written reports, verbal, electronic, social media and incorporating relevant and appropriate data or metrics.
Use the approved process and quality compliance procedure to create or amend engineering or manufacturing documentation.
Use lean tools and techniques, such as Six Sigma, 8 Wastes, Workplace organisation such as 5S's (sort, set in order, shine, standardise and sustain), Kaizen and Poka-Yoke (Error proofing).
Apply documentation control processes and procedures such as format, location, access, authorisation.
Use financial planning, recording and review processes and documentation such as departmental budgets, estimating, cost control, cost forecasting, and investment appraisal.
Use computer based software systems or packages such as Computer Aided Design (CAD), Data Analytics and Databases.

Your training plan

Level 4 Engineering Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship Standard
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/engineering-manufacturing-technician-v1-3
Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths as required
A combination of day release, delivery of Technical Certificate and in-house training to gain knowledge, skills and behaviours.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

5 GCSEs including English and Maths (grade 4 or above)

Desirable qualifications

A Level or equivalent in:

Relevent subject in engineering or similar (grade C or above)

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

Administrative skills
Analytical skills
Attention to detail
Communication skills
Creative
Initiative
Logical
Non judgemental
Number skills
Organisation skills
Patience
Physical fitness
Presentation skills
Problem solving skills
Team working

Other requirements

Driving license would be advantageous You will also have to apply to the Bournemouth & Poole College for an academic interview: https://www.thecollege.co.uk/courses/level-4-apprenticeship-in-engineering-manufacturing-technician

About this company

Ultra Energy is a global engineering and design manufacture leader with just over six decades of experience designing for heavily regulated markets, such as nuclear, aerospace, oil and gas, and more. We develop sensors and instrumentation and control solutions for harsh environments and mission critical applications when safety and reliability matter. Our customers trust us and know our commitment to safety is our top priority.

After this apprenticeship

Open to both full time employment or progression to higher apprenticeship / further training depending on the candidate

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