Mechanical Engineering Apprentice

The whole apprenticeship has been designed as a 5-year journey. Placements in the business will add to the continued development of each apprentice. The knowledge learned via the learning at university are solidified during multiple work placements designed to create a structured environment for the apprentice to develop skills and behaviours and put into practice some of the topics that they have been learning.

Design and development activities:

Once you have learnt how parts are made, it is then the time to learn how those parts are designed and developed ready for production. These next placements are within the mechanical engineering groups across Renishaw, allowing you to work on real projects and products. You will get the opportunity to utilise the skills learnt in year one and design parts using computer aided design (CAD) with manufacture, assembly, and test in mind. Some of the activities you are likely to encounter are:

Computer aided design (CAD) Problem solving Material selection Prototyping Development testing Design and build of test or assembly equipment 

Product support activities:

Our products are used in many different industries, such as automotive, aerospace and consumer electronics. These placements allow you to experience how our products are used, supporting our customers, and coming up with innovative solutions to their manufacturing and inspection requirements. Some of the activities you are likely to encounter are:

Customer demonstrations Customer training Customer support Product testing Subsidiary support Large customer-based projects Automation

Training:

Manufacturing Engineer (degree) Level 6.

Training Outcome:

Following the completion of the apprenticeship you will transfer off the scheme into a role and division within Renishaw where there will be continued improvement and development of your skills and knowledge.

Employer Description:

Renishaw is a global engineering company that designs and builds high-precision technology used in industries like healthcare, transport, and manufacturing. From metal 3D printing to measurement systems, our innovations help make products more accurate, reliable, and efficient.

We work closely with our customers to solve complex engineering and science challenges. Our unique blend of pioneering research and product innovation helps our customers to solve complex engineering and science challenges, meaning we touch billions of lives around the world.

Our Early Careers cohort consists of around 195 Graduates, 203 Apprentices and 58 Placements. You are the people who can make a real difference. By bringing your new and innovative ideas you will help keep Renishaw at the forefront of the industry, and that’s why we invest if your continuous development and success from day one.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, usual business hours (TBC), with an early finish on a Friday

Skills:
Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical