Engineering Apprentice (Mechanical/Electrical)

Fabrication and Assembly: Assisting senior engineers with the construction, assembly, and modification of physical prototype components using standard workshop machinery, hand tools, and CNC equipment. Testing and Data Collection: Setting up experimental rigs and conducting performance tests on new designs, ensuring accurate recording of data points and observations during R&D trials. Equipment Maintenance: Performing routine cleaning and maintenance on workshop tools, including 3D printers, Plasma cutters, and CNC machines to ensure operational reliability. Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Support: Assisting the senior design team by creating, modifying, and refining 3D models and 2D technical drawings for upcoming project iterations based on initial design sketches. Workplace Housekeeping: Assisting in upholding high standards of general workshop housekeeping to ensure the workshop remains a safe, hazard-free environment that complies with health and safety legislation and site policies. Bespoke Project Support: Assisting in the design and fabrication of one-off components tailored to meet unique customer requirements

Training:

Training will take place at City of Wolverhampton College.

Training Outcome:

Permanent engineering role within our R&D team.

Employer Description:

Stiltz Homelifts design, manufacture, distribute, install and service an innovative home lift solution into domestic homes across the UK, US and Rest of World. Stiltz Ltd turnover £70 M + Number of staff: 220 (UK) 3 sites in UK: Kingswinford Head Office, Guiseley, Leeds Sales Office, Wokingham – Marketing & Digital Marketing Established in 2010, we are a young and innovative business, extremely proud of our rapid growth, strong investment, innovative products, dynamic teams in the UK (Stiltz Ltd), US, and China. As a customer centric business; homeowners who install our products and use them on a daily basis are at the centre of all we do. Our purpose at Stiltz is to empower people to live life to the fullest in their own homes. Our industry leading Stiltz Homelift restores independence and brings back the joy of mobility. Our products really do make a difference!

Working Hours :
Start: 8am Finish 4pm (Friday 8am – 1pm).

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Team working,Strong interest in Engineering,Willingness to learn/ develop,Ability to work safely,Ability to follow procedure