Summary
This role involves 50% shopfloor and 50% office work, where you'll learn to create and verify measurement programs, support manufacturing, and solve engineering challenges. Ideal for those interested in design, programming, and production support. Develop valuable skills working with experienced professionals.
Wage
Competitive
Competitive wage offered
Training course
Manufacturing engineer (degree) (level 6)
Hours
The working hours are Monday to Thursday 07:00-15:30 and Fridays 07:00-14:00 (except for the day at University, hours TBC).
38 hours 30 minutes a week
Start date
Monday 1 September 2025
Duration
5 years
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
* The role of Trainee ME (Engineering Design Support / CMM PC DMIS Programmer) is to gain all knowledge and training to support the ME Planning Dept as the final gate to Model / Drawing verifications prior to manufacturing and support rectifications where required.
* Learn to Create CMM programmes for NPI and Legacy improvements (utilising PC DMIS), whilst also supporting CMM failures by delving into and analysing results to support manufacturing.
* Active Physical inspection and verification on machining Centres where required to support Production teams / Operators as part of the ME Product Support team.
* Prove out of New / Modified Programs to be Led by Process owner (assemble of Fixtures and all associated paperwork included)
* The role will involve shopfloor support (once trained, but support is on hand) as and when issues occur. When an employee has a problem with a part / program, they will handover to the CMM apprentice who will resolve the issue and complete the manufacture of the part to ensure no defects occur.
Where you'll work
Urban Road
Kirkby-In-Ashfield
Nottingham
NG17 8AP
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
UNIVERSITY OF DERBY
Training course
Manufacturing engineer (degree) (level 6)
What you'll learn
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
Training schedule
The role will be based fully onsite at the Heroux-Devtek address below, except for one-day a week which will be studying onsite at the University of Derby. You will be working towards a Level 6 Manufacturing Engineer (degree) apprenticeship standard, which will include any necessary Functional Skills training or supplementary qualifications.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
A Level in:
Maths (grade C)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Attention to detail
* Problem solving skills
* Number skills
* Machining Experience