Design & Manufacturing Engineering Apprentice

Learn computer-aided design  Receive training in the CAD software ‘Creo’, to create 3D models and engineering drawings Support the design of components, sub-assemblies, tooling and manufacturing fixtures Learn how drawings are produced to recognised engineering standards, including BS 8888 and geometric tolerancing Learn how engineering requirements are interpreted and developed into practical design solutions Support drawing checks and maintain accurate design information in accordance with company processes Turn ideas into practical solutions  Help investigate existing designs and identify opportunities to improve them Support prototype manufacture, assembly and testing activities Learn how material choice, manufacturing methods, quality, cost and delivery times influence a design Work alongside Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Assembly, Test and Project teams, gaining a clear understanding of how each department contributes to the delivery of our products Complete a placement within our manufacturing workshop, gaining direct exposure to machining, manufacturing processes, tooling and inspection You will see how engineering drawings are interpreted and turned into precision components, getting hands-on with the machines Spend time within our cleanroom assembly and test areas, learning how components and propulsion systems are assembled, inspected, handled and prepared for testing Gain first-hand exposure to our test site and the preparation and hot-fire testing of rocket engines and propulsion systems, while following all required safety procedures Attend design and manufacturing reviews and team meetings, helping to prepare information, capture technical feedback and record agreed actions Support the preparation of drawings, models and other design information used by our in-house manufacturing teams and external suppliers Apply the knowledge and practical feedback gained during your placements to create designs that consider manufacture, assembly, quality, safety, cost and testing

Training Outcome:

Permanent role in Engineering.

Employer Description:

Nammo Westcott designs, manufactures and tests a range of chemical thrusters (small rockets) which are used to propel satellites into position either in the Earth’s orbit or for deep-space missions to other planets. The company also makes less powerful thrusters that control the satellite’s attitude/position during its 15 year orbit life. The company is the UK’s only space rocket thruster manufacturer and has a long history of success with many hundreds of units in use, the team has approx 80experienced people based at Westcott which covers every aspect of space thruster engineering and production. We now seek to build the team by adding a mechanical engineering apprentice to the production team.

Working Hours :
Monday to Thursday, 8.00am - 5.00pm. Friday, 8.00am - 2.00pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Logical,Initiative