Introduction

Working within the Production Engineering Department of a progressive aerospace company, this apprenticeship will be directly involved with supporting the delivery of pipeline projects across the business. This could involve new equipment, upgrades to existing equipment or process improvements.

About the Employer

Wyman-Gordon is a world-leading manufacturer of nickel, titanium and steel alloy forgings for the aerospace, defence and energy sectors. As part of Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC), we supply complex forged components to prestigious blue-chip customers worldwide.

What You'll Do

Learn to create and competently manage active project plans.

Learn how to effectively manage internal and external project communications to all levels of stakeholders.

Lean to conduct project presentations and compile reports.

Learn how to manage third party suppliers.

Learn to create business cases for capital investments.

Learn how to manage resources involved in operations within agreed budgetary constraints through effective planning, programming and prioritisation of work activities.

Learn how to implement visual management, value stream mapping, process management, set-up reduction, 6S, problem solving techniques, mistake proofing, etc.

Learn to establish KPI’s to measure success of lean implementations.

Learn to provide support and review of machining risk assessments.

Learn to create work scopes for contactors and internal teams.

Provide engineering support for Compliance and other audits as required.

Provide engineering support for site projects.

Maintain IT record systems within department.

Make necessary modifications to meet stakeholder requirements.

Recommend and implement system modifications as required.

Provide shop-floor support as required.

Carry out any other duties as directed by the management team.

Training Outcome

After the successful completion of this apprenticeship it is expected that you will progress to the role of Production Engineer. Plant Engineering would also be an option for progression.

Skills Required

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

Qualifications

Essential - A Level - Any - Pass

Course Information

Course: Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)

Level: 4

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Higher

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Friday 08:00 - 16:00

Expected Duration: 3 Years 9 Months

Training Provider: LINCOLN COLLEGE

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