JOIN THE TEAM AT OPTOS\nAt Optos, we see the importance of attracting new talent and developing the workforce of the future. Since 2019 we have been recruiting into our Apprenticeship and Graduate Programme, based in Dunfermline, Scotland, providing the opportunity to balance the value of work experience with further learning.\n\nOptos works with a number of learning providers who support both modern and graduate apprenticeships. We also support professional memberships for our Graduate Trainees.\n\nWe recognise the importance of learning new skills and transferring these into the workplace and create a fun and rewarding environment to support your work and learning and ensure you get the experience you are looking for. You will receive the support you need to achieve your goals and qualifications or professional accreditations.\n\nWHO ARE WE?\nOptos is a leading medical device company engaged in the design, development, manufacturing and marketing of ultra-widefield retinal imaging devices.\n\nOur imaging devices can be found globally, in opticians, optometrists and hospitals where clinicians can take an optomap® image of the retina which facilitates the early detection, management and effective treatment of disorders and diseases such as retinal detachments and tears, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and age-related degeneration. The image can also indicate evidence of non-eye diseases, such as diabetes, hypertension and certain cancers. Optos is committed to utilising the latest technology to manufacture new products and software that support optomap® as a world-class standard of care, helping eye care professionals around the world save sight and lives. \n\nJOB OVERVIEW\nWe are currently looking for a Product Engineering Apprentice to join our Manufacturing Engineering department based in Dunfermline on a 4-year Fixed Term Contract. \n\nYou will be working within a multifunctional team to develop new products and transfer them from development phase into full scale production. Through Concurrent Engineering the Manufacturing Engineering team play a key role in the in every phase of the product life cycle. â¢\tCross functional working â collaborating with Electronic, Electrical, Mechanical, Optical and Software Engineers.\nâ¢\tCommunication and team working - as part of project teams including all parts of the business.\nâ¢\tDesign for Manufacture and Assembly â ensuring new concepts and designs are production ready and provide excellence to our customers.\nâ¢\tQuality Assurance â Ensuring Quality is integrated into all aspects of the product from initial concept to field service.\nâ¢\tDesigning, Documenting, and Implementing new production processes both in house and in partnership with suppliers.\nâ¢\tContinuous improvement of existing products, manufacturing and support processes.\nâ¢\tLead Engineering investigations to fault find on production and field failures, validate new processes and parts and develop and implement next generation production \n techniques.\nâ¢\tProject Managements as a team member and contributor in large projects and leading smaller investigations and development projects. \n\n\nWhilst working at Optos, you will also be studying towards your Modern Apprenticeship at Fife College. The course is delivered in a blended manner and during your first year you would attend college 3 days per week and 2 days in the workplace. The timetable will vary each year. â¢\tGained 4 or 5 Highers, ideally including Mathâs, Physics and Technical Studies or equivalent hands-on experience in a technical environment.\nâ¢\tGood communication skills, written and verbal.\nâ¢\tCan adapt to change and deal with multiple tasks.\nâ¢\tAbility to identify potential problems and take appropriate action.\nâ¢\tGood organisational skills and ability to coordinate workload to ensure that deadlines and targets are met.\nâ¢\tExcellent computer skills (Microsoft Office applications).\nâ¢\tStrong team player with flexible attitude to work priorities.