Find an apprenticeship
Apprentice Design Engineer
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Apprentice Design Engineer at Metrol
Developing skills in industrial product design. Work with lead engineers on the design, manufacture and testing of pressure vessels to industry regulations, including PED. Support R&D initiatives within a collaborative team, with progression opportunities in a modern Northampton office.
Design and Analysis
- Develop detailed mechanical designs for pressure vessels, including calculations, CAD drawings, and specifications
- Perform stress analysis, thermal analysis, and fatigue analysis on pressure vessels to ensure safety and performance
- Create and update technical documentation and design specifications, ensuring compliance with industry standards (PED) and regulations
Collaboration and Support
- Work closely with the manufacturing and fabrication teams to ensure seamless transition from design to production
- Provide technical support to the production team during the manufacturing process, addressing any design-related issues or challenges
- Coordinate with project managers and other engineering teams to ensure design consistency, cost-effectiveness, and timely project completion
- Coordinate with the sales team to understand customer requirements, translated into concept designs
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Innovation
- Support the implementation of a busy R&D program, including data recording, analysis and presentation
- Investigating new materials and technologies to improve product or introduce new product features
- Providing innovative design solutions to customer problems
Code and Standards Compliance
- Ensure all designs meet relevant industry codes and standards, such as PED (Pressure Equipment Directive), and other applicable regulations
- Perform risk assessments and safety evaluations to ensure pressure vessel designs are compliant with safety requirements
Testing and Evaluation
- Assist in the development of testing protocols to validate the integrity and functionality of pressure vessels
- Review and analyse test results, making recommendations for design improvements or modifications
Continuous Improvement
- Identify and implement design improvements for performance optimisation, cost reduction, and increased reliability
- Stay up to date with industry trends, new technologies, and regulatory changes that impact pressure vessel design.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to become an Engineering technician (level 3). Your training course is: Engineering technician (level 3).
Essential qualifications
- GCSE in English (grade 4) and Maths (grade 4). Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
- CAD Knowledge
Metrol Springs
Metrol Springs are an engineering company specialising in the design and manufacture of industrial gas springs and supplier of motion control components. Part of the Beijer Components Group comprising of over 50 companies, which specialise in springs and pressings and headquartered in Sweden.
Company benefits
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Yearly bonus
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Career progression opportunities within a growing engineering company.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills