Apprentice Design Engineer (Mechanical)
As part of a team designing and developing scientific instrumentation used for fundamental world-wide research, you will work alongside experienced engineers and be trained in the skills required to produce designs, drawings and manufacturing information for projects.
Role
Main responsibilities of the role include:
- Production of engineering drawings
- Assisting in the production of all project documentation
- Translating engineering requirements from specifications into detailed designs
- Validating designs through simple calculations and analysis
- Ensuring that designs conform to company standards
- Producing accurate manufacturing information
- Managing engineering changes to drawings
Training
Qualifications included:
- Engineering Design and Draughtsperson Apprenticeship Standard. Company Training Plan & Assessment
- Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering - Development Knowledge (1 day per week for 2 years at college)
- Development Competence Qualification (workplace)
- Level 2 Functional Skills - maths (If required)
- Level 2 Functional Skills - English (If required)
- End Point Assessment at the end of the apprenticeship
Potential for progression into a full-time Design Engineer, prospective world-wide travel for installation and, with time and experience, potential to become a Senior Engineer.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Engineering design and draughtsperson (level 3)
- Training Provider
- ENGINEERING TRUST TRAINING LIMITED
- Working Week
- Monday to Friday - Flexible hours scheme (TBC).
- Expected Duration
- 36 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Monday, 24th June 2024
- Start Date
- Monday, 1st July 2024
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Time Management
- Interest in Engineering
Qualifications
- A Min of 5 GCSE's inc Science, English & Maths GCSE or equivalent, grade 5-9 / C-A* (Essential)
About the Employer
FMB OXFORD LTD
Scientific research plays a vital role in developing the technologies of the future. With over 30 years’ experience in the global synchrotron industry, FMB Oxford is a recognised leader in the design, manufacture and installation of Beamlines. Beamlines are high intensity X-ray imaging devices that have allowed scientists to study a multitude of subjects, including COVID-19, cancer, composition of materials and efficiently sustainable products for everyday life.
- Company
- FMB OXFORD LTD
- Location
- UNIT 1, FERRY MILLS, OSNEY MEAD, OXFORD, England
- Employment Type
- Advanced Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £16,500.00
- Posted
- Company
- FMB OXFORD LTD
- Location
- UNIT 1, FERRY MILLS, OSNEY MEAD, OXFORD, England
- Employment Type
- Advanced Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £16,500.00
- Posted