Introduction

Ready to launch your career? We are looking for a Design Apprentice to join our Engineering team. With structured learning, practical experience and support from experienced engineers, you will develop the skills needed to be used in our rocket engines, propulsion systems and fluidics projects.

About the Employer

Nammo Westcott designs, manufactures and tests a range of chemical thrusters (small rockets) which are used to propel satellites into position either in the Earth’s orbit or for deep-space missions to other planets. The company also makes less powerful thrusters that control the satellite’s attitude/position during its 15 year orbit life. The company is the UK’s only space rocket thruster manufacturer and has a long history of success with many hundreds of units in use, the team has approx 80experienced people based at Westcott which covers every aspect of space thruster engineering and production. We now seek to build the team by adding a mechanical engineering apprentice to the production team.

What You'll Do

Learn computer-aided design
Receive training in the CAD software ‘Creo’, to create 3D models and engineering drawings
Support the design of components, sub-assemblies, tooling and manufacturing fixtures
Learn how drawings are produced to recognised engineering standards, including BS 8888 and geometric tolerancing
Learn how engineering requirements are interpreted and developed into practical design solutions
Support drawing checks and maintain accurate design information in accordance with company processes
Turn ideas into practical solutions
Help investigate existing designs and identify opportunities to improve them
Support prototype manufacture, assembly and testing activities
Learn how material choice, manufacturing methods, quality, cost and delivery times influence a design
Work alongside Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Assembly, Test and Project teams, gaining a clear understanding of how each department contributes to the delivery of our products
Complete a placement within our manufacturing workshop, gaining direct exposure to machining, manufacturing processes, tooling and inspection
You will see how engineering drawings are interpreted and turned into precision components, getting hands-on with the machines
Spend time within our cleanroom assembly and test areas, learning how components and propulsion systems are assembled, inspected, handled and prepared for testing
Gain first-hand exposure to our test site and the preparation and hot-fire testing of rocket engines and propulsion systems, while following all required safety procedures
Attend design and manufacturing reviews and team meetings, helping to prepare information, capture technical feedback and record agreed actions
Support the preparation of drawings, models and other design information used by our in-house manufacturing teams and external suppliers
Apply the knowledge and practical feedback gained during your placements to create designs that consider manufacture, assembly, quality, safety, cost and testing

Training Outcome

Permanent role in Engineering.

Skills Required

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Logical
Initiative

Qualifications

Essential - A Level - Any Science - 6+

Course Information

Course: Manufacturing engineer (degree) (level 6)

Level: 6

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Degree

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Thursday, 8.00am - 5.00pm. Friday, 8.00am - 2.00pm.

Expected Duration: 3 Years

Training Provider: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE NEW UNIVERSITY

This employer is part of the Disability Confident scheme, committed to employing disabled people.

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