Manufacturing Engineer Apprentice

Creating new systems, equipment, and processes for manufacturing, often utilising CAD/CAM software Analysing existing workflows and production methods to identify areas for improvement in efficiency, cost reduction, and quality, both in automated and manual systems Selecting, installing, and maintaining manufacturing equipment, ensuring it meets production needs Identifying and resolving production issues, including equipment malfunctions and process inefficiencies Overseeing projects related to manufacturing improvements, managing budgets, and coordinating teams of engineers and technicians Ensuring that products and processes meet quality standards and comply with relevant regulations Working with various teams, including designers, suppliers, and production staff, to ensure smooth and efficient manufacturing operations Collecting and analysing data from production processes to identify trends and areas for improvement Providing regular reports to management on production status, performance, and areas for improvement

Training:
Apprentices will undertake a Level 6 Manufacturing Engineer Degree Apprenticeship. The training will be delivered by University of Staffordshire Teaching will be a mix of on the job and off the job training delivered face to face in university and online weekly sessions The programme is delivered using a blended learning model Apprentices will attend university for 1 week block of study per semester each academic year. All face-to-face teaching is delivered at our Stoke on Trent campus Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, apprentices will achieve their BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering

Training Outcome:
Permanent full-time position

Employer Description:
Biocomposites, Ltd. is an international medical devices company that engineers, manufactures and markets world leading products for use in infection management in bone and soft tissue. Based in Keele, UK, it has global operations across USA, Canada, Europe, China and India. Biocomposites is a world leader in the development of innovative calcium compounds for surgical use. Our products target a broad spectrum of infection risks across a variety of specialties, including musculoskeletal infection, orthopaedics, trauma, spine, foot and ankle and podiatry. The STIMULAN® products are the first calcium matrices to receive approval to treat bacterial infection in soft tissue surrounding bone, and European approval for mixing with antibiotics such as vancomycin, gentamicin and tobramycin, for use in bone and soft tissue. We are distinct in that our team of specialists is singularly focused on the development of innovative calcium compounds and all research, manufacture and distribution takes place at our headquarters in Keele, England. In 2022, Her Majesty the Queen honoured us with two Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in Innovation and International Trade in recognition of the impact of STIMULAN in infection cases and our outstanding continuous growth in overseas sales of more than 200% over six years. Biocomposites products are now used in over 120,000 procedures every year and sold in more than 40 countries around the world.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 8.00am- 4.00pm Hours may vary dependent on business needs

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Passion for Engineering