Apprentice Engineer

Summary

Working in a team of engineers led by the Engineering Manager, the Apprentice Engineer will be exposed to a variety of defence and aerospace programs. The apprentice will be involved in all aspects of a cable harness project. It is desirable for applicants to hold a Level 3 Engineering qualifcation or have equivelant experience.

Annual wage: £25,000 a year
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Training course: Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)
Hours: The delivery method for this employer led apprenticeship consists of 31.5hrs a week within the workplace and one 6-hour training day a week within Hull Training.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 28 January
Duration: 3 years 6 months
Positions available: 2

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

Working in a team of engineers led by the Engineering Manager, the Apprentice Engineer will

Be exposed to a variety of defence and aerospace programs.
Work to high industry standards
Be involved in all aspects of a cable harness project, from concept discussions with customers, costing and quoting, supporting production and resolving any engineering issues such as drawing changes through to project completion.
The apprentice engineer could be managing multiple projects simultaneously, growing their engineering skills, networking skills and knowledge of the defence and aerospace industry, whilst learning from our experienced team and leaders. Many of our management team have progressed to their senior positions after joining Cablescan as apprentices.
Initially the apprentice will learn aspects from all departments throughout the business, Engineering, Stores, Production, Quality and Testing and Dispatch. This will give them good foundations as to why Engineering is an integral part of Cablescan.
The apprentices will learn how to manage a project from concept to completion. This would involve costing a typical cable assembly, learning how to manufacture it and which tools to use in the most efficient way. How to test and inspect it to the relevant specifications.

Where you’ll work

CUBAROO BUILDING 55A

HUMBER

CIRRUS WAY

BROUGH

HU15 1XW

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

KINGSTON UPON HULL CITY COUNCIL

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

Training will take place at Hull Training and Adult Education's Engineering Centre, Danepark Road, Hull, HU6 9DX. This will be on a day release basis and sessions will take place 1.00pm to 8.00pm.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4 or C)
Maths (grade 4 or C)

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
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Initiative

Other requirements

Applicant must attend HTAE initial assessment and interview process in order to be considered for shortlisting by the company, invites to these sessions will be sent via the email you have used to apply. Please consider the location of the employer before applying.

About this company

Based on site at Humber Enterprise Park, where the historic Hawk aircraft was manufactured as flown by the Red Arrows. Cablescan manufacture high performance electrical cable assemblies and control panels for defence, aerospace and commercial applications. Cablescan is part of the Amphenol Corporation – a world leader in interconnect technology.

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

After this apprenticeship

Should the Apprentice Engineer be successful, a permanent position for each engineer will be made available in the Engineering Team. Many of our Management Team joined Cablescan as Apprentices, there is progression opportunities within the company.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

KINGSTON UPON HULL CITY COUNCIL

Holly or Dave

tec.engagement@hullcc.gov.uk

01482615317

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000292467.

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