Apprentice Design & Development Engineer

Reporting to an Engineer Lead, the engineering apprentice will have the opportunity to develop both a practical and academic understanding of engineering. Throughout the apprenticeship, engineers at the beginning of their career will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and learning to various business initiatives and engineering programs.

The engineering apprentices primarily work on all stages of product creation and modification. They support activities ranging from early concept feasibility, design and development stages right through to final preparation for launch and customers. This includes working on rapid prototyping, assembly, testing, validating and analysing performance. Typically working closely with engineers to bring new concepts to life or supporting redesigns of existing products.

Development:

Developing skills within an engineering apprenticeship will allow you to be involved in complex work. You will learn to be able to:

Apply safe systems of working. Make a technical contribution to either the design, development, quality assurance, manufacture, installation, commissioning, decommissioning, operation or maintenance of products, equipment, systems, processes or services. Apply proven techniques and procedures to solve engineering/manufacturing problems. Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills in communicating both technical and non-technical information. Develop a commitment to continued professional development.

Learning Specific Specialist Knowledge:

Understand mathematical techniques, formulas and calculations in a product design and development environment. Understand material applications and methods of testing (destructive and non-destructive). Understand Computer-Aided Design (CAD) methods and applications. Understand material joining applications and systems. Understand mechanical, electrical, electronic and process control systems. Understand measurement, monitoring, testing and diagnostic methods and techniques.

Learning Specific Specialist Skills:

Read and interpret relevant data and documentation used in the design and development of components, assemblies and systems produce components and prototypes using a wide range of hand-fitting techniques. Produce assemblies and jigs using a range of materials and techniques. Prepare and use lathes, milling machines, as well as other general or specialist high technology equipment such as 3D printing/additive manufacturing techniques. Use a range of mechanical, electrical and electronic testing devices and equipment Apply mechanical principles and joining techniques to develop products, devices and equipment. Apply electrical and electronic principles to develop products devices and equipment. Identify, diagnose and rectify design problems through the whole creation process including design studio, workshops, test environments or under laboratory conditions. Contribute to the business by identifying possible opportunities for improving working practices, processes and/or procedure.

Training:
Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence) - Technical Support. Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge).

Delivery method and location to be confirmed.

Training Outcome:
An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry specific competence. Potential for full time employment on successful completion of the apprenticeship. Transferable skills that are invaluable in the wider world of work.

Employer Description:
Based in North Shields and USA, Elfab are a leading provider of pressure relief solutions worldwide. Basically bursting disks. They manufacture Pressure Relief Safety Devices, Pressure relief bursting discs, rupture discs, bursting panels, OEM discs, explosion vents and detecting devices Our Purpose is ‘Protecting life. Solutions for a safer, cleaner world.’ Following this purpose, we offer products and services related to all aspects of pressure management. We manufacture rupture discs, explosion vents and burst detection systems to protect people, plant and the environment around the world. Our services include specialised engineering and design consultation, product training seminars, site surveys and a stock consolidation programme. Our manufacturing facilities in Broken Arrow (USA) and North Shields (UK) are supported by six regional sales offices and over sixty approved representatives worldwide. OsecoElfab is part of the Halma Grou

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday 7am - 3pm.

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