Product Design Engineering Technician Apprenticeship

Introduction

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.

About the Employer

CAPS offer a range of battery handling products, designed and manufactured within their Telford base. CAPS portfolio stretches from simple roller beds through to powered magnetic extraction units. With many years of experience manufacturing special purpose machines, coupled with an in-depth knowledge of the MHE industry, CAPS are uniquely placed to offer innovative solutions covering all battery handling requirements. The success of the company has come from the ability to offer complete Battery handling solutions including ventilation, electrics and mechanical installation. Providing the batteries and chargers and they do the rest. They design, manufacture and assembly offering a complete turnkey project, managed from start to finish.

What You'll Do

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 Outcome

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.

Skills Required

• 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

• Essential - GCSE - English, Maths - 5
• Essential - GCSE - Science - 4
• Essential - T Level - Engineering - Pass
• Essential - BTEC - Engineering - Pass

Course Information

Course: Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)

Level: 4

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Higher

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday- Thursday, 7:30am- 4:15pm. Friday, 7:30am- 1:30pm.

Expected Duration: 2 Years 6 Months

Training Provider: IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED