Engineering Apprentice

In production (6-month rotation):

Assembly of valves Testing using hydro and pneumatic tests Completion of job cards 

Production engineering (6-month rotation):

Jig design Test station design  Production improvements utilising lean manufacturing tools. Fault finding to route cause  Production scheduling 

Engineering design (6-month rotation): 

Design scaling using SolidWorks  Drawing creation to aid manufacture  3D printing test components  

Innovation team (6-month rotation): 

Bluesky design Testing  CFD  PFMEA Testing prototype units  Report creation 

The apprentice will gain skills such as SolidWorks design, 3D printing, assembly skills, manufacturing engineering skills such as route cause analysis, lean tools etc. 

Once complete the apprentice will be able to use all the gathered skills in all future employment.  

Training:

Duration:

13-months practical training period, plus 3-months for End Point Assessment

Delivery model:

Work-based training with your employer Day release during term time (approximately 2-days a week for 1-year) Regular meetings with your training coordinator to monitor progress and well-being Off the job training will count for at least 6-hours a week of an apprentice’s time at work

Qualifications included:

Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations (Skills) Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Operations (Knowledge) Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship

End Point Assessment:

Practical assessment Professional discussion

Training Outcome:

The candidate will have an opportunity to showcase their skills and from this once the apprenticeship is complete will work in one of the functions as:

Production Engineer Design Engineer Assembly Technician Field Service Engineer  

It will all be dependent on where their skillset best suits the company.  

Employer Description:
Oxford Flow is a valve manufacturer that specialises in precision valves and regulators underpinned by a unique piston design that originated from Oxford University over 10 years ago. We manufacture best in class valve technology that is at the forefront of zero emissions and low maintenance serviceability. Please visit ‘Oxford Flow Story’ on the website for more details.

Working Hours :
Monday to Thursday is 07:30 to 16:00 and Friday is 07:30 - 13:00 if in production, when they move around the company they will need to align with other departments, for example 8am - 4pm Monday - Friday.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Team working