L6 Manufacturing degree Engineering Apprentice

You will learn and obtain experience in the fundamentals of Manufacturing and Design engineering, primarily through training at the University of West England (UWE) in Bristol, and through on-site placements at Kohler Mira. Throughout the duration of the apprenticeship, you will be taught and put into practice a range of engineering skills. You will be supported by a dedicated apprentice manager who will oversee your development, college progress, and ensure you are working on value-add business projects. The course offers a good split of Design, Mechanical and Manufacturing units which support job roles within Kohler Mira Whilst in the business, you will undertake a series of objective training placements in different departments working on initial design all the way through to manufacture and distribution. These may include:

·         Product Design - combining knowledge of design, engineering, and manufacturing processes to create innovative new products

·         Research and Development Lab –Rigorous development testing of new and existing products to British and International standards

·         New Product Integration – Design and implementation of new production lines and specification of automated machinery

·         Assembly and Manufacturing Engineering – Front line problem solving and improvement projects in the manufacturing area

·         Electronics – Hardware and software design, development, and testing for new and existing products.

Where applicable, you may also experience business functions outside of Engineering, such as Finance, Customer Service and Sales, in order to gain a full understanding of our business. Regular time for self-reflection and review, and one-to-one with your manager will be in place. You will also be able to access, and utilise, our comprehensive Associate training courses and materials. This will support you to regularly review your strengths and areas for development, and for two-way feedback. As an apprentice you will also:

·         Support and be a part of the Kohler Mira Apprentice Community

·         Support STEAM at Kohler Mira

·         Participate in Charity events

·         And more!

You will join an ever-growing cohort of apprentices across the business and engineering function all focused on working towards similar goals. We encourage and empower our apprentices to strive for achievement with many of them winning awards at Nationally recognised events for Sustainability and Contact Centre contributions, and recognition awards through their colleges.

Training:
You will engage in part-time study at the University, attending 2 days per week in the first year and then 1 day per week in years 2-4. The remainder of the time you will be on site at Kohler Mira in Cheltenham developing your skills. A combination of study and the practical skills you will gain will achieve you a BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering with Manufacturing

Training Outcome:
92% of apprentices are offered a permanent job role. Further study and opportunities are always encouraged and considered based on business needs and personal development.

Employer Description:
Founded in 1921, we created the world’s first thermostatic shower valve and we have been leading the way ever since. Over the past 100 years, the business has grown exponentially. Kohler Mira is made up of 3 leading brands and employs over 700 associates. Part of Kohler Co., we are also part of a much larger family of over 30,000 associates across 6 continents. A lot has changed since 1921, but our dedication to design, innovation and commitment to our people, remains the same. Located across three sites in Cheltenham (HQ), Worcester and Hull, the company exists to be on the leading-edge of design and innovation. We have won 21 design awards in the last 10 years – most recently for our Push Button Mixer Shower range. In 2017, Kohler Mira also won the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category for our Mira Flight Safe anti-slip shower tray.  Corporate social responsibility is not an afterthought in this business. Recognising our impact on local communities, Kohler Mira work under the Kohler Co. framework with a focus on Better Lives, Better Communities & Better Planet – delivered through a focus on health and wellbeing, supporting local communities and reducing our carbon footprint whilst also creating environmentally focused products & services. Here at Kohler Mira our strong focus on early careers and development allows for an enriched internship programme which enables you to bring theory learnt from your studies to fruition during a plethora of projects.

Working Hours :
Monday to Thursday 7.30am-4pm. Friday 7.30am-12pm. Times may vary but it is always a shorter day on a Friday. Start and finish times on University days are dictated by the University.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Strong work ethic