Process Engineer Apprentice

Skills Developed:

Process design and improvement Data analysis and problem-solving Understanding of manufacturing technologies and materials Project management and teamwork Communication and technical reporting

Training:

A Process Engineer apprenticeship blends hands-on experience in the workplace with formal learning through college or university. The training is structured so apprentices build technical knowledge, practical skills, and professional behaviours step by step.
Most of the training happens in the workplace under the supervision of experienced engineers. Apprentices gradually take on more responsibility as they gain confidence and competence.

Typical workplace training includes:

Learning plant operations – understanding how systems, machinery, and production lines work. Shadowing engineers – observing process design, testing, and improvement activities. Assisting with troubleshooting – helping to solve real production problems. Collecting and analysing data – measuring process efficiency, waste, and quality performance. Participating in improvement projects – applying lean and continuous improvement methods. Health, safety, and environmental compliance – learning to identify risks and follow procedures.

Training Outcome:

After completion, apprentices can progress into roles such as Process Engineer, Production Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, or Project Engineer, and continue to chartered status.

Employer Description:

process engineer apprentice learns to make, repair, and maintain precision tools, jigs, fixtures, dies, and molds used in manufacturing processes. The work requires a high degree of accuracy and technical skill.
day to day duties:
House Keeping,
Machining ( different machines most days),
Reading of Drawings,
Problem solving,
Maintenance,
PPE,
Standards you need to start your jounery as a engineer.

Working Hours :
Monday - Thursday, 07:30-16:30. Friday, 07:30-12:30.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Initiative