Apprenticeship Opportunity: Test Technician

As part of Keysight Technologies (Spirent Services) Ltd, our Positioning Technologies business unit supports the world's leading companies in developing next-generation navigation and communication systems. Kick-start your engineering career with a hands-on apprenticeship in a real-world manufacturing environment.

About the Role

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

What you'll do at work:

• Assist in the design, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing processes
• Support continuous improvement initiatives
• Work with cross-functional teams to resolve production issues
• Help create and update standard operating procedures and work instructions
• Conduct time studies and analyse workflow for efficiency improvements
• Assist in implementing health & safety best practices in manufacturing
• Collect and analyse production data to inform engineering decisions
• Learn and use tools such as CAD software, ERP systems, and measurement instruments
• Maintain and adherence to QEHS policies and procedures. i.e. Quality, Environment, H&S and IT Security policies

Location

Aspen Way Paignton TQ4 7QR

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training Provider:

SOUTH DEVON COLLEGE

Training Course:

Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)

What you'll learn:

Course contents:

• 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.