Production Apprentice

Introduction

Join Stirling Dynamics as a Production Apprentice and help build advanced aircraft simulator controls used across the aerospace industry. You'll gain hands-on experience assembling electrical, electronic and mechanical components while working towards a Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship with Weston College.

About the Employer

Stirling Dynamics is an advanced engineering company that provides high-end engineering products and services. Our strength is not only in providing world-leading technical expertise but also in our ability to work collaboratively with customers to build strong relationships with a focus on open communication and transparency. With over three decades of experience and as part of the Expleo Group, we have accumulated a wealth of knowledge on multiple aircraft and marine platforms, delivered to both civil and military programmes around the globe.

What You'll Do

The ACT (Active Control Technologies) portion of the business that delivers the inceptor products, is looking to build the production team by taking on an apprentice who will focus on the assembly side of the production activities.

The production involves the assembly of all the Stirling inceptor products. The product comprises of electrical, electronic and mechanical subassemblies and therefore the role would involve tasks such as:

• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, schematics and instructions
• Stacking and modifying PCBs
• Assembly/installation of various sensor types
• All wiring within the product
• Assembly of motors, gearboxes, mechanical mechanisms
• Assembly of frames and enclosures
• Completing build documentation

The successful applicant will be enrolled on the Level 3 Engineering Technician apprenticeship with Weston College. They will be mentored by one of our highly experienced team members, however, to provide the apprentice with a wider appreciation of the product lifecycle, they will have the opportunity to work within the following departments as part of a rotation scheme:

• Engineering
• Test

Training Outcome

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be the opportunity to progress into a full-time position within Stirling Dynamics (subject to business requirements). There may also be opportunities to undertake further qualifications and continue developing your engineering career.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Enthusiasm
• Pride in their work
• Flexible, can-do approach
• Tidy and organised
• Ability to work independently

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 4/C+
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4/C+
• Essential - GCSE - Science - 4/C+
• Desired - GCSE - Any subject - 4/C+
• Desired - GCSE - Any subject - 4/C+

Course Information

Course: Mechatronics maintenance technician (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Friday. Flexible working hours with core hours between 10:00am and 3:00pm (to be discussed at the interview). Lunch break between 12:00pm and 1:00pm (up to one hour). Half-day finish on Fridays.

Expected Duration: 3 Years 6 Months

Training Provider: WESTON COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION