Summary
Every journey in the world is positively influenced by us. Our 3-year degree apprenticeship progressively develops you into an Engineer within our Engineering & Technology division, supporting the build and testing of prototype vehicles, and combining academic study at university and day-to-day practical learning from our specialists.
Wage
£21,500 a year
Your pay will be reviewed every year, with progressive increases throughout the apprenticeship.
Training course
Product design and development engineer (degree) (level 6)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Possible opportunity to work shifts later on in the apprenticeship.
37 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 8 September
Duration
3 years 6 months
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
Our expertise covers all types of vehicles, from buses to supercars, and typical tasks will include:
* Setting up tests to analyse the electrical and environmental performance of vehicle batteries
* Detailed reviews of test specifications and test plans (prior to and during test)
* Executing the tests in accordance with procedures
* Collecting test data from the test stands and prepare for review
* Maintain detailed and accurate logbooks and test records
* Perform quality checks and data analysis on test output
Where you’ll work
Watling Street
Nuneaton
Warwickshire
CV10 0TU
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
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Your training course
Product design and development engineer (degree) (level 6)
Equal to degree
Course contents
* Translate conceptual ideas or technical requirements into developmental outcomes or operational designs or specifications for products, systems or components to solve engineering challenges such as compliance, technology, technical or physical challenges.
* Select, use and apply approved problem-solving methods to solve complex problems and determine appropriate solutions or actions such as Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, and Control (DMAIC), Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) or Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA).
* Collate and use a range of data sources and supporting documentation to support projects.
* Interpret and produce technical documentation such as schematic and circuit diagrams, engineering drawings or 3D CAD models, simulation models, project plans, engineering reports, test reports, fault reports or data analytics using company documentation systems and guidelines.
* Observe, record and draw accurate and auditable conclusions from data or developmental or test evidence.
* Manage assigned projects or programmes of work to meet the required specification, taking into account factors such as resource requirements, safety, quality, cost and performance or sustainability criteria. Apply processes for project or programme management including outcomes such as escalation, audit or risk management and risk mitigation.
* Comply with statutory and organisational safety standards and requirements, supporting safety risk assessments and mitigate any risks identified within the design, manufacture, development or test activity.
* Identify resources, such as digital tools or technologies, human, equipment, materials or data, to complete design and development projects or programmes of work.
* Create and manage a project or work programme plan and develop activities in a logical process embedding mechanisms for adapting to changing circumstances or requirements.
* Demonstrate leadership when undertaking product design, development, modification or update engineering activities.
* Identify and rectify faults, inaccuracies, discrepancies or unexpected results during the design or development process, which may impact the quality and reliability of the product, system or component.
* Ensure that all systems or equipment has been correctly configured and checked for safe operation before use.
* Evaluate engineering designs, development or modification options.
* Identify areas for improvement and lead continuous improvement activities in the operation and performance of the product, system or component.
* Complete project documentation checks throughout the activity and report non-conformances.
* Translate conceptual ideas or technical requirements into developmental outcomes or operational designs or specifications for products, systems or components to solve engineering challenges such as compliance, technology, technical or physical challenges.
* Select, use and apply approved problem-solving methods to solve complex problems and determine appropriate solutions or actions such as Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, and Control (DMAIC), Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) or Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA).
* Collate and use a range of data sources and supporting documentation to support projects.
* Interpret and produce technical documentation such as schematic and circuit diagrams, engineering drawings or 3D CAD models, simulation models, project plans, engineering reports, test reports, fault reports or data analytics using company documentation systems and guidelines.
* Observe, record and draw accurate and auditable conclusions from data or developmental or test evidence.
* Manage assigned projects or programmes of work to meet the required specification, taking into account factors such as resource requirements, safety, quality, cost and performance or sustainability criteria. Apply processes for project or programme management including outcomes such as escalation, audit or risk management and risk mitigation.
* Comply with statutory and organisational safety standards and requirements, supporting safety risk assessments and mitigate any risks identified within the design, manufacture, development or test activity.
* Identify resources, such as digital tools or technologies, human, equipment, materials or data, to complete design and development projects or programmes of work.
* Create and manage a project or work programme plan and develop activities in a logical process embedding mechanisms for adapting to changing circumstances or requirements.
* Demonstrate leadership when undertaking product design, development, modification or update engineering activities.
* Identify and rectify faults, inaccuracies, discrepancies or unexpected results during the design or development process, which may impact the quality and reliability of the product, system or component.
* Ensure that all systems or equipment has been correctly configured and checked for safe operation before use.
* Evaluate engineering designs, development or modification options.
* Identify areas for improvement and lead continuous improvement activities in the operation and performance of the product, system or component.
* Complete project documentation checks throughout the activity and report non-conformances.
Your training plan
* The apprenticeship will be delivered through a combination of on-the-job training and experience, and block release at university
* Successful apprentices will be awarded both a Level 6 Product Design & Development Engineer Apprenticeship Certificate and either a BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering Design or BEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering Design degree
* This will form our fourth-degree apprenticeship intake, enabling you to join, and be supported by, our wider network of apprentices and graduates
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English Language (grade 4 or above)
* Maths (grade 4 or above)
Desirable qualifications
A Level in:
* Maths and two other subjects (grade C or above)
T Level in:
* Design & Development (grade Merit)
BTEC in:
* Engineering (grade Merit)
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
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Team working
* Creative
Other requirements
You should also be a UK/EU/EEA national or have lived and have had a right to work in the UK for 3 years or more.