Product Design Engineer Apprentice - Level 6

OQC are developing cutting edge Quantum Computing Technology. As our Apprentice, you will have the opportunity to see your work deployed inside some of the most advanced systems in the world. You will learn skills from our innovative and experienced team of specialists with a view to joining us in bringing the Quantum revolution to the world.

The Role:

As a member of OQC’s Technical Operations team, the Level 6 Product Design Apprentice will have the opportunity to develop the skills needed to become a Design Engineer. We are partnering with Newbury college as part of our commitment to encouraging aspiring design engineers into our industry. 

The Product Design Apprentice will be involved in the full product design lifecycle, working with stakeholders to develop design briefs, creating designs and liaising with suppliers to ensure the supply of a quality end product. Projects could be anything from custom components of our Quantum computer hardware through to packaging solutions to allow for the safe transportation of parts for deployed devices.

You will gain hands on experience of:

• Working with stakeholders to create design briefs for projects
  Creating / improving 3D models and assembly drawings for new and existing designs
• Liaising with suppliers for manufacture of components
• Quality checking components after manufacture
• Updating bill of materials and design documentation

Skills to be learned on the job include:

• Learn to use Solidworks for 3D design
• Practical design skills
• Quality checking processes
• Time and project management

• Attention to detail
• Team working
• Passion for creativity
• Interest and enthusiasm

• English GCSE or equivalent, grade 4/C (Desired)
• Maths GCSE or equivalent, grade 4/C (Desired)
• Science GCSE or equivalent, grade 4/C (Desired)
• Stem Subject GCSE or equivalent, grade 4/C (Desired)
• Stem Subject GCSE or equivalent, grade 4/C (Desired)