Product Design Engineering Technician Apprenticeship
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Product Design Engineer Apprentice to join our Engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about design, innovation and problem-solving, and is looking to build a long-term career in product design and engineering.
Role
Working alongside experienced engineers, you will gain hands-on experience throughout the product development process, from concept and design through to testing, manufacture and continuous improvement.
This is an exciting opportunity to begin a career in engineering with a company that values quality, innovation, and continuous improvement. As an Engineering Design Apprentice, you will support the design and development of engineering projects by producing accurate technical drawings and 3D models using CAD software. Working closely with design engineers, manufacturing, and production teams, you will assist in creating designs that meet customer requirements and industry standards while developing your technical knowledge through the apprenticeship standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with the design and development of new products
- Produce and update 2D and 3D CAD models and engineering drawings
- Support prototype builds, product testing and design validation
- Help prepare Bills of Materials (BOMs), technical documentation and design specifications
- Work closely with manufacturing, quality and purchasing teams to ensure products are practical, cost-effective and manufacturable
- Participate in design reviews and continuous improvement activities
- Maintain accurate engineering documentation and revision control
- Follow company health, safety and quality procedures
Training
- The duration of the apprenticeship is 30 months
- The title of the apprenticeship is Level 4 Engineering Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship Standard
The apprenticeship consists of 2 parts:
- Work-based learning
- Mandatory qualification, Higher National Certificate
Your training will take place at In-Comm Training Telford TF3 3AJ.
Please state opportunities available upon completion of the apprenticeship.
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity to progress into a permanent Product Design Engineer role, subject to business needs and individual performance.
As your experience grows, you could develop into roles such as:
- Product Design Engineer
- Design & Development Engineer
- Mechanical Design Engineer
- Project Engineer
- New Product Development (NPD) Engineer
- Senior Design Engineer
- Engineering Team Leader or Engineering Manager (with further experience)
You will continue to develop your technical skills through ongoing training, exposure to increasingly complex projects, and opportunities to gain further professional qualifications.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)
- Training Provider
- IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
- Working Week
- Monday- Thursday, 7:30am- 4:15pm. Friday, 7:30am- 1:30pm.
- Expected Duration
- 2 Years 6 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Wednesday, 12th August 2026
- Start Date
- Monday, 7th September 2026
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Willingness to learn
Qualifications
- English, Maths GCSE, grade 5 (Essential)
- Science GCSE, grade 4 (Essential)
- Engineering T Level, grade Pass (Essential)
- Engineering BTEC, grade Pass (Essential)