Apprentice Product Design & Development Technician

At Torquemeters, our Product Design and Development Apprenticeship aligns with our Design Engineer role, which will be based in the Design Office, a subsidiary of our busy Engineering Department.

During the course of the apprenticeship, the candidate will, alongside their studies, complete a full rotation of all business departments, aiming to give them a firm foundation in understanding of the responsibilities and functions of each area of the business. They will also undertake a personal project, designing, manufacturing and project managing it through its full lifecycle within the business. This will give particular insight into the design process and production activities involved in the business. It will also help the candidate to understand processes and standards, while appreciating the constraints and challenges faced by the business.

The Role

Producing General Arrangement, Assembly and detailed manufacturing drawings and B.O.M.s on time and to cost Change Management and Revision Control of Engineering Documents Checking and Releasing of Drawings Brainstorming design solutions Studying a design brief and researching whether it will work and be cost-effective Performing initial sizing calculations Assessing the usability, environmental impact, and safety of a design Using computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-assisted engineering (CAE) software to create viable solutions Conducting and documenting formal design reviews Updating and maintaining Engineering Processes and documentation.

By the end of the apprenticeship, we expect the candidate to have developed the following skills:

Experience in an Engineering Design Environment Rotating Machines/ Machinery experience Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as machining and fabrication MRP System Experience Good time management, organisational and procedural abilities

As an employee of Torquemeters Limited you will operate in accordance with our quality procedures and receive ongoing personal development and training opportunities.

We offer an excellent contributory pension scheme, death in service, income protection benefits and optional Private Medical Insurance scheme. The company also supports employees to apply and maintain IMechE membership. Employees are entitled to five weeks paid annual leave plus statutory Bank Holidays.

As an Employee-Owned Trust (EOT) business, employees can potentially benefit from an annual bonus dependent on company performance (paid partially tax-free) and private medical insurance, after a qualifying period.

Training:
Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence) BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge) Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence)

Training Outcome:
Once successfully completing the apprenticeship, the candidate may be offered a design engineering role within the business

Employer Description:
Since our inception in 1951, we’ve been constantly evolving our product portfolio to meet the demands and ever-changing needs for some of the world’s largest industries. From the design of the first ever optical Torquemeter, our business has sustained manufacturing excellence for over 60 years, setting the industry standard for the turbomachinery market. Today we operate from our purpose built, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Northampton, where we routinely design and develop system solutions for bespoke applications.

Working Hours :
Monday- Thursday 8:30am - 5:15pm Friday 8:30am - 12:30pm

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Team working