HNC- Apprentice Design Engineer

Summary

Syspal are offering an exciting opportunity to further your career as a passionate Engineer. As a Design Engineer you will design products from initial concept through to detail using Solid works, 3D CAD and in addition produce B.O.M's and routings to allow the design to be manufactured.

Annual wage: £23,051.60 a year
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Training course: Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)
Hours: Monday - Thursday 8am - 5pm, Friday - 8am - 12.45pm
38 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 9 September
Duration: 2 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

Day to work includes:

Designing products using 3D modelling software from initial concept through to detailed design
Gain product knowledge over a wide range of industries by moving between the various design divisions within the company
To learn and follow both quality procedures and design rules for effective product design

This Level 4 HNC apprenticeship will be predominantly CAD based.

Where you’ll work

Cockshutt Lane

Broseley

Shropshire

TF12 5JA

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

IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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

This is a Level 4 HNC Engineering Manufacturing Technician apprenticeship, Level 4 (Higher national certificate).

Training will be one day per week at In-Comm Training Services, Telford TF3 3AJ, commencing September 2025, with all other working days at the company site.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths/English (grade 4 +)
Engineering (grade Pass)
Maths (grade Pass)
Engineering (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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative

Other requirements

It would be advantageous to hold a full clean driving licence. Qualifications required: The successful candidate must have completed a BTEC Engineering qualification and Maths at Level 3 or completed a L3 Engineering apprenticeship.

About this company

At SYSPAL Ltd we design and manufacture stainless steel and aluminium products for the food, pharmaceutical, veterinary and medical sectors. For more than 40 years we have been a market leader thanks to our emphasis on design, craftsmanship and customer service. We supply stainless steel and aluminium products for various areas throughout your business including washrooms, changing rooms, high and low care production areas, storage and offices.

After this apprenticeship

The successful candidate will have the option to progress into HND after completion of HNC.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

Melanie Crutchley (In-Comm)

melaniec@in-comm.co.uk

01922457686

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000288038.

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Closes on Saturday 1 March

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