Summary
As an apprentice engineer at AEUK you will be helping our teams from your very first day delivering exciting and cutting edge technical developments in support of UK national defence. You will be supported with the necessary training to provide you with the skills and experience to become a future technical leader and Chartered Engineer.
Annual wage
Competitive
Training course
Manufacturing engineer (degree) (level 6)
Hours
At Atlas Elektronik we work flexibily, allowing start times from 0700-0930, and finish times from 1530 (Mon-Thurs) and 1200 (Fri). Our working week is 37 hours. Total hours per week: 37
37 hours a week
Possible start date
Wednesday 27 August
Duration
2 years
Positions available
1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
Under the supervision of highly skilled engineers you will become competent in the following:
* Fundamentals of designing product (mechanical/electrical/electronic/software) components
* Competent and efficient in the use of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) ad software-based tools
* Develop an understanding of product lifecycle management principles and tools
* Use and maintenance of the company’s engineering facilities
Integration of components into our products
* Laboratory and sea-based testing of our products
Depending on your skills, preference and potential you will specialise in one or more of these engineering disciplines: Mechanical design; Electrical/electronics design; Software/control engineering.
You may be asked to undertake tasks which requires you to develop knowledge across multiple disciplines so that you are able to play a key role in the integration and testing of our world leading products.
Where you’ll work
Atlas Elektronik Uk Ltd
Dorset Innovation Park
Winfrith Newburgh
Dorchester
DT2 8ZB
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE, THE
Your training course
Manufacturing engineer (degree) (level 6)
Equal to degree
Course contents
* Foundation Stage: Complying with statutory regulations and stringent organisational safety requirements
* Foundation Stage: Producing components using hand fitting, fabrication and joining techniques
* Foundation Stage: Producing Computer Aided Design (CAD) models (drawings) using a CAD system
* Foundation Stage: Preparing and using lathes, milling and other general or specialist machines and high tech equipment
* Foundation Stage: Preparing and proving Computer Numeric Control programmes
* Foundation Stage: Using computer software packages to assist with and evaluate engineering activities
* Foundation Stage: Producing and managing engineering project plans
* Foundation Stage: Producing assemblies using a wide range of materials and techniques
* Development Team: Project management and scheduling engineering activities
* Development Team: Securing appropriate resources and managing budgets and resources
* Development Team: Implementing, monitoring and evaluating engineering processes
Your training plan
* Upon completion of your apprenticeship you will obtain a Manufacturing engineer Level 6 qualification (or equivalent) with Bournemouth and Poole College through day release once a week
* We also offer the opportunity to complete further qualifications should you want to continue your studies
* Functional Skills in English and maths if required
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
A Level or equivalent in:
* Engineering (grade Grade C)
* Maths (grade Grade C)
* Physics (grade G)
* Product Design (grade Grade C)
BTEC or equivalent in:
* Engineering (grade Grade Pass)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
* Enthusiam
* Self motivated
Other requirements
The successful candidate must be able to achieve full SC (Security Clearance).