Apprentice Design/Project Engineer

Do you have a background in engineering and want to get to the next level? Technical Cranes are looking for a highly motivated individual to join them as an apprentice Design/Project Engineer. You’d study alongside the role, working towards a Level 4/HNC qualification.

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

Requirements

• GCSE in: Maths & English (grade A*-C/9-4)
• BTEC in: Engineering (grade Pass)
• Other relevant qualifications and industry experience

Responsibilities

• Completing engineering estimates and quotations
• Drafting and interpreting engineering drawings
• Utilising CAD software including SolidWorks and AutoCAD
• Ordering materials required for specific jobs
• Assist with managing projects both on and off site
• Attend regular site meetings
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders
• Comply to relevant environmental and safety standards
• Read and extract relevant engineering and manufacturing related data and information (such as workplans or project plans, schedules, drawings, specifications, production data, quality reports, costing data, statistical information) drawing accurate conclusions and making informed decisions.
• Use project management tools, such as Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT), stakeholder matrices, risk mapping, radar chart and summary risk profiles.
• Use problem solving tools such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Fishbone, Practical Problem Solving (PPS) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
• Analyse and interpret data and information in order to generate manufacturing engineering documentation such as Parts Per Million (PPM) quality adherence, cost analysis and test data.
• Communicate using the appropriate method for the audience such as, formal and informal presentations, written reports, verbal, electronic, social media and incorporating relevant and appropriate data or metrics.
• Use the approved process and quality compliance procedure to create or amend engineering or manufacturing documentation.
• Use lean tools and techniques, such as Six Sigma, 8 Wastes, Workplace organisation such as 5S's (sort, set in order, shine, standardise and sustain), Kaizen and Poka-Yoke (Error proofing).
• Apply documentation control processes and procedures such as format, location, access, authorisation.
• Use financial planning, recording and review processes and documentation such as departmental budgets, estimating, cost control, cost forecasting, and investment appraisal.
• Use computer based software systems or packages such as Computer Aided Design (CAD), Data Analytics and Databases.