Technical Engineer Apprentice (Level 4 Engineering Manufacturing Technician)

Learn how to complete root cause and problem solving to improve process Work with the team to investigate existing repeating issues and undertake continuous improvement projects To learn how to support manufacturing areas with problem solving to ensure customer orders remain mobile and the areas meet the daily performance targets for output, reduced scrap and rework Define robust standards and processes for assessment of measurement systems and manufacturing asset capability Practical application of MSA and asset capability for engineering planning in-line with Zero defect and APQP requirements Understand to investigate and make engineering additions to the process as necessary to ensure customer compliance and throughput of orders within manufacturing Learn how to complete root cause and problem solving to improve process Work with the team to investigate existing repeating issues and undertake continuous improvement projects Support manufacturing areas with problem solving to ensure customer orders remain mobile and the areas meet the daily performance targets for output, reduced scrap and rework Working with planning & control engineers, ensure manufacturing readiness for new or existing orders/products in respect to engineering control, training, tools, equipment, drawings, gauging and procedures

Training:
Attendance to Loughborough College one day per week, term time only Diarised visits from dedicated Trainer/Assessor On-the-job training Off-the-job training

Training Outcome:
SPS Technologies has various engineering positions that could be attained after successful completion of the apprenticeship, including, Manufacturing Engineers , Manufacture & Control Engineers & Continuous Improvement Engineers

Employer Description:

SPS Technologies has been established since 1936, its product offering, and investment strategy is focused on technically sophisticated components and materials that are necessary and vital to key end-user markets such as aerospace, transportation, power generation, racing, farm and construction equipment and general industrial. Quality control programs of all SPS businesses reflect the demanding requirements of SPS' aerospace heritage. All product lines benefit from the culture of quality that has a long history at SPS. Because of this culture and our strong product design capability, many of SPS' products are manufactured for safety-critical applications.



Working Hours :
Monday- Thursday, 8.00am- 4:30pm. Friday, 8.00am- 1.00pm.

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


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  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE
  • Posted: 16-Mar-2026
  • Posted on: findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk