HOURS: 40 hour per week, Monday to Friday
DEPARTMENT: Design Engineering
LOCATION: Coventry, Woodhams Road Site
REPORTING TO: Lead/Principal Engineer - Design
KEY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
To work within the Engineering department of Penso as part of a multi-disciplined project team, providing engineering assistance to the Principal Engineer(s) and the teams on both internal and external (Penso Consulting) projects. To undertake training (formal and on-the-job) to develop engineering and design skills
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:
The primary role of the APPRENTICE ENGINEER (Engineering) shall be the undertaking of a variety of tasks to assist the Engineering team in its primary business which is the delivery and design of a commodity in line with customer requirements. This will include the following tasks among others and will be complimented with training to be able to perform the tasks: -
* Carry out engineering tasks to support the Engineering teams
* Support the coordination and facilitation of engineering meetings
* Data management – ensuring that design and development documentation according to PQMS is kept up to date
* Generate documents required in the design and development process as set out in PQMS
* Design work using CAD (with training)
* Preparation of reports and presentation material for internal reviews
* Assist Principal Engineers and Lead Engineers in presenting engineering solutions to internal and external customers
Communicating with internal customers on a day-to-day basis
Training
* PQMS Design and Development process and documentation
* CAD techniques
* CAD Best Practice
* Correct CAD Methods and management
* Problem solving
* The candidate will be expected to attend college to work towards further qualifications HNC/HND
* Experience of all aspects of an engineering business will be provided
MEASUREMENTS
Achieving academic targets in college work
* Meeting developmental targets set during regular appraisals
* Attendance and Timekeeping
HEADLINE SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:
ESSENTIAL:
5 GCSEs grades A-C or NVQ in Mathematics, English and preferably at least one science or Engineering
* Confident communications skills and willingness to learn
* Good numeracy and problem-solving abilities
* Ability to work in a supporting role within a project team.
* Ability to work in isolation with minimum direction
DESIRABLE:
* Experience in using Microsoft Office software
* Interest in Engineering and Vehicles
* CAD knowledge
KEY REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
* Internal: Senior Management, Principal Engineers, Lead Engineers & Senior Engineers, Project Managers's
* External: Customers, Suppliers
PENSO:
HEALTH AND SAFETY:
All employees must abide by the company's Health and Safety policy and comply with the responsibilities for their job as detailed within the company policy.
ENVIRONMENTAL:
All employees are expected to assist Penso in respect to its environmental objectives and targets. They must be mindful of Penso's environmental policy, environmental management system and the importance of ensuring that environmental targets are achieved and comply to ISO14001.
QUALITY:
All employees must follow and abide by the company's policies and operating practices regarding the company's Quality Management System in line with IATF16949:2016. It is the employee's responsibility to inform their Line Manager of any issues that could affect the product in relation to quality and legality.
This job description is drawn up with flexibility in mind, and the individual may need to carry out work outside of the issued job description. Due to the changing needs of the business the job will also evolve and change to meet new business requirements. The job description will be updated in conjunction with the current jobholder.