Manufacturing Engineer Apprentice

What you will learn:

Industry health and safety standards, environmental regulations, and compliance requirements. Maintenance and operational practices for a variety of manufacturing equipment. Core engineering theories and principles relevant to manufacturing engineering. Programmable Logic Control (PLC) and Human Machine Interface (HMI) systems. Lean Manufacturing principles such as Value Stream Mapping, Just-in-Time, Heijunka, Andon, Single Piece Flow, 5S, TPM, Kaizen, and SMED. Practical knowledge of high-precision tools, automation, and robotics. CAM programming using software like Edge-cam, Inventor, and AutoCAD.

Your responsibilities:

Support the development of solutions to enhance production capabilities through robotics and automation. Provide support to manufacturing Andon system, providing solutions to interruptions in production flow. Evaluate and optimise manufacturing processes to improve efficiency. Troubleshoot production issues to minimise downtime. Ensure all necessary documentation, information, and tools are available to support the manufacturing team. Collaborate effectively with your team, communicate clearly, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Attend college and maintain good progress with studies submitting assignments and coursework in good time.

Training:

You will receive practical training at our site in Barnstaple, working alongside an experienced team of Manufacturing Engineers. Formal learning will take place at Petroc, working towards a Maintenance and Operations Engineering (Level 3) apprenticeship, where you will gain additional experience and technical knowledge. This combination ensures you develop both the practical skills and the core knowledge required to succeed in your role.

Training Outcome:

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there are a variety of exciting career paths available. Many of our former apprentices have progressed into roles such as Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, and even Management positions. With the solid foundation and skills gained during your apprenticeship, you will have the opportunity to advance within the company and develop a rewarding long-term career in engineering.

Employer Description:
At Parker, we play a pivotal role in applications that change our world. We are in almost everything that moves. With our wide range of technologies, including in the clean tech space, we help our customers solve their most complex engineering challenges.

Working Hours :
Monday to Thursday, 08:00 to 16:30. Friday, 08:00 to 14:00.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience