Product Assembly Engineer/Technician Apprentice

Assembly and production of OnlyCat Manufacturing supply chain establishment Distribution supply chain establishment liaising with pre-order backers and providing customer support

Product assembly. This will be an important stepping stone to automating production:

involving analysing the design and assembly procedure for potential improvements for volume production and quality control Develop and maintain positive customer and community support

An important part of operations will include learning the functionality of the product and supporting backers/customers with a variety of questions:

from technical through to deliveries. In addition, it is envisaged that the team member will support with elaboration of installation manuals and user guides.

Training:
The apprentice will visit Northumberland College 1 day per week for 42 Months Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence)

After a further period of skills and technical knowledge development all apprentices will be required to achieve the following qualifications:

Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence) Product Design and Development Plus one of the following Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Technology (QCF): for starts up to June 2017 only Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering Technologies (QCF) for starts up to June 2017 only Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)

Training Outcome:

We would certainly look to continue the journey with candidates who have settled into the role well, gelled with the team, and providing a positive contribution

Employer Description:
OnlyCat started out of a home prototype. Around 3-years ago, we decided to commit the time and effort to develop OnlyCat into a high-tech, high-quality consumer product. In October 2022 we launched a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo; which as of now has raised in excess of £1M in orders, equating to 2800 cat flaps. Our cat flap is the best in its class (and in the world), and we are looking for someone who can help develop OnlyCat into a thriving business.

Working Hours :
9-5 Monday Friday

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