Process Engineering Technical Apprentice

This apprenticeship will combine skills, knowledge and behaviours to be successful in the Process Engineering role. This will include many different disciplines including manufacturing methods, production methods, quality assurance, core engineering principles, engineering and manufacturing documentation and CAD packages, communication techniques, lean methodology and project management.  
 
The requirement at the end of the Apprenticeship is to attain Engineering Manufacturing Technician Level 4. Upon completion the role is to develop, implement and maintain efficient manufacturing process and workflow for chemically etched products. Investigating Operational problems affecting production and reporting and recommending solutions.
 
Manufacturing engineering processes:

Organise, implement and maintain production process flow  Develop working instructions, standards and process documents, ensuring these are followed  Manage manufacturing documentation required for product manufacturing i.e. revise drawings, accurate work instructions and workmanship standards and procedures  Provide manufacturing data i.e. production control charts, reliability, process capability To improve the process and monitor and measure progress targets  Identify ways to reduce production costs through recommendations i.e. new process equipment justification to improve performance 40 

Maintenance / Facilities:

Oversees the facilities maintenance, liaise and provide support to the maintenance team where required  Monitor and manage the improvements to the operating utilities equipment and practices  Continually improve existing operations for increased quality, productivity, efficiency, production, reporting and recommending solutions, working closely with the maintenance team  Liaise with suppliers on manufacturing processes and place orders where required

Training:

Day release at Solihull College, Chelmsley Wood Campus for first 2 years and 4 days a week onsite at HLD. 3rd year at HLD embedding learning with a view to day release to other Parker sites. 

Training Outcome:

At the end of the apprenticeship, it is a possibility that the successful applicant will be offered a permanent position as a Process Engineer and potentially progress to degree learning.

Employer Description:

Heatric, a division of Parker Meggitt, is the world’s leading manufacturer and servicer of ‘printed circuit’ diffusion-bonded heat exchangers (PCHEs) for selected energy markets. 
Applications range from hydrocarbon processing, marine propulsion systems and power generation for clients such as GE, Shell, Petrobras, and ExxonMobil, among many others. 
With more than 30 years of experience, and thousands of units in  operation, Heatric’s global services can minimise unit downtime  through preventative maintenance and servicing solutions. 
Heatric’s purpose is to enable the extraordinary. The company offers world leading capabilities in thermal engineering, etching, diffusion bonding and stainless steel fabrication. 
Through applied innovation, Heatric is enabling customers to achieve their goals. 
We are an expanding business and our success means there is a  continuous requirement for the best and brightest talents in business, engineering and manufacturing. 

Working Hours :
College hours for day release. HLD hours 8.30am - 5.00pm Monday - Thursday and 8.30am - 2.00pm Friday.

Skills:
Enthusiastic,Engineering Career Plan