Primary Manufacturing Engineering Apprentice

Main responsibilities are the Machine shop, Plating & Mould shop.

You will learn to:

To provide advice and training in numerous areas, such as process deployment / programming / setting etc. Review and monitor component production readiness and provide, define and document equipment required, such as gauges / tooling / programs etc. Use technical expertise to define, document and provide training for current best practice, ensuring cost effective, repeatable and high-quality practices are used for both existing production and New Product Introductions (NPI) Support production areas to achieve their Key Performance Indicators by attending daily meetings and providing technical solutions to challenges as they arise, including quality investigations and machine capability studies Enable the smooth integration of new products into production by documenting tooling, work holding and gauging requirements in routings and specifications Ensure costs are captured and calculated correctly by maintaining the integrity of routed times, work centres and costed batch sizes in SAP Investigate and initiate method improvement and cost saving projects in the Production areas To work with the NPI team to deliver new to market products that are right first time and use best practice Work with and help roll out TE Operating Advantage (TEOA) requirements, roll out Centres of Excellence (COE) utilise Best Demonstrated Practices (BDP’s) Keep well-informed of technical developments and review manufacturing methods Observe and comply with Health and Safety regulations as laid down in company procedures and Government legislation Carry out any other reasonable tasks as directed by the business from time to time

Training:

On completion of the apprenticeship, you will have achieved the following qualifications:

ST1395 Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Level 3 Diploma

The final apprenticeship completion certificate will be issued on achievement of the above qualification and successful completion of end point assessment.

Training Outcome:
To become a fully trained and qualified Primary Manufacturing Engineer with TE Connectivity

Employer Description:

Solutions that power electric vehicles, aircraft, digital factories, and smart homes. Innovation that enables life-saving medical care, sustainable communities, efficient utility networks, and the global communications infrastructure. For more than 75 years, we have partnered with customers to produce highly engineered connectivity and sensing products that make a connected world possible. Our focus on reliability and durability, our commitment to progress, and the unmatched range of our product portfolio enables companies large and small to turn ideas into technology that can transform how the world works and lives tomorrow.

Working Hours :
Monday to Thursday, 08:00 - 17:00 and Friday, 08:00 - 13:00 / With 1 day at college that the college will choose. During college holiday periods, you are required to attend work (the normal hours of work as detailed above will apply).

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