Production Engineering Apprentice

Summary

Are you looking for a higher-level engineering apprenticeship opportunity? Are you dedicated, have a willingness to learn and looking for a long-term career in engineering? We want to hear from you! We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Production Engineering team as an apprentice.

Wage

£20,135 a year

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Monthly bonus scheme Pension plan Healthcare scheme Life assurance

Training course

Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8.00am - 4.30pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 4 August 2025

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

2

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Designing and commissioning production tooling, jigs and fixtures.
Learning and being proficient in Solidworks.
Learning about materials including Epoxies and Polymers.
Reading and producing detailed drawings.
Using and interpreting engineering data and documentation such as engineering drawings, technical data and computer-generated programmes.

Where you’ll work

40 Lower Oakham Way
Oakham Business Park
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG18 5BY

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE

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

You will experience a blended learning model.

This programme is delivered via a day release delivery model which means that one day per week, your attendance is required at our Nottingham Trent University (NG18). This attendance is required during term time only.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 5)
Maths (grade 5)
Science (grade 5)

A Level in:

Maths (grade C)
Science or Technology (grade C)

Other in:

Science or Technology (grade Pass)

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
Attention to detail
Team working
Work under pressure
Team player
Safety mind-set

About this company

Glenair UK Ltd is based in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, and is a leading manufacturer of specialised electrical harnesses and connector systems used widely throughout the military, aerospace, telecommunications, marine and rail industries. Glenair invest in our apprenticeship programmes to enable us to grow our very own talent inhouse

http://www.glenair.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Long service awards. Apprentice mentor for all apprentices.

After this apprenticeship

Expected to become a qualified Production Engineer.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE

Leoni

apprenticeships@wnc.ac.uk

01623 900469

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000307613.

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Closes on Friday 23 May 2025

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