Project Engineer: Degree Apprentice LASER ADDITIVE SOLUTIONS LTD

Laser Additive Solutions Ltd

Project Engineer: Degree Apprentice LASER ADDITIVE SOLUTIONS LTD

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Laser Additive Solutions Ltd, New Rossington, Doncaster

  • Full time
  • U
  • Onsite working
  • Apprenticeship programme

Posted 2 weeks ago, 16 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

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Full Job Description

  • Programming the industrial lasers using CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing) software which operates the 6-axis machinery that completes component repairs and welds new parts

  • Putting together project plans, liaising with outsourced suppliers and ensuring all work is carried out on time for the customers

  • Dealing with customers using online meetings, by phone and email

  • Costing out projects based on time taken, materials and what outsourcing processes are required

  • Reverse engineering, using non-contact measuring systems and specialist computer software, to produce electronic models of parts. These then feed into the CAM programming

  • Working with metallography lab equipment including a cutting saw, mounting samples, microscopes (and associated software) to produce an image on screen of what each piece of metal looks like

  • Compiling material analysis reports for internal and customer use

  • Writing and developing documentation linked to our ISO9001 accreditation - including producing instruction sheets and risk assessments

  • Producing quotations / proposal bid writing

  • There will be some cleaning expected as part of this role


  • The training you will be getting

  • The degree award is BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering

  • You will attend Sheffield Hallam Unviversity for 1 day per week

    Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, A Level or equivalent Maths - Science or Engineering subject (Grade BBC or DMM) Desired, We are a very small company and require a sensible (safety conscious) hands-on person. There is the opportunity to gain a licence for driving a forklift and use this as part of on-site operations. Cleaning the workshop areas will be expected as part of this role. The role requires a person who is hard-working, diligent and confident. The projects carried out can be for major blue chip engineering companies and therefore it is important to have a customer focus and to be professional at all times., Product design and development engineer (degree)


  • Level 6 (Degree with honours)

    Laser Additive Solutions are a growing company, established in 2015 within one building, the business has grown so that it is now across three buildings with more staff. As a company employees benefit from a wide range of work, as the company have less than 10 employees this means everyone is able to undertake a range of activities to help support the business. This provides a wider opportunity for learning and development., LAS are an Advanced Engineering company specialising in Laser welding, cutting, hardening and 3D metal printing (Additive Manufacturing). Our work is exciting, undertaking research and development and/or production work for a wide range of sectors. The role can be varied as we are an SME, and typically may include (but is not limited to) bid writing, quotations, working with customers or partner organisations or subcontractors at various points throughout the enquiry and project cycle and undertaking practical and/or design work.

    You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:
  • training

  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field

  • industry or sector experience