APPRENTICE MANUFACTURING ENGINEER SANDIACRE, NG10 5AN £19,000 PER ANNUM SHIFT ALLOWANCE 2 Shift Pattern: Days: Monday to Thursday, 06:00 13:40 & Friday 06:00 13:00 Afters: Monday to Thursday, 13:35 21:15 & Friday 12:55 19:55 Progress Rail is looking to recruit an Apprentice Manufacturing Engineer. The successful Apprentice will be learning and developing practical and technical skills, attending college and other nominated training course, completing all relevant tests, exams and assignments to work towards generating effective programs, fixtures & Tooling for a variety of CNC/Manual machine tools in accordance with production requirements. THE ROLE: As an Apprentice Manufacturing Engineer you will be required to: Interpret design information and generate manufacturing instructions to enable products to be manufactured effectively Generate programs for a variety of CNC machines using Siemens NX CAM software and Creo 2D software Create Drawings for bespoke parts to be manufactured, in support of production such as fixtures, jigs & press tooling Build, inspect standard and specialised tooling for all machines Test and prove programs to production status Generate work instructions/ procedures as required and promote their use Assist in the development of new methods and systems aimed at improving manufacturing effectiveness Support production and other departmental personnel as required Make program edits on relevant machine controls to maintain product workflow Comply with Company Code of Conduct and procedures, including Quality and HSE management processes Take responsibility for the health and safety of yourself, colleagues and other persons who may be affected by your acts and omissions at work, and for the environment THE CANDIDATE: The ideal Apprentice Manufacturing Engineer : Minimum GCSE Grades of C/4 in:- English, Maths and Science Team player with the ability to work collaboratively with others Good communication skills Being proactive and autonomous when required Good problem solving skills Ability to prioritise and work under pressure to deadlines and targets Willingness to learn Flexible and willing to work additional hours where reasonably required Good knowledge of MS Office package including Excel Ability to read and understand engineering drawings (beneficial) BENEFITS: £19,000 per annum shift allowance Annual professional membership funded by the Company, where relevant for the role Access to employee discounts hub Discounted healthcare cash plan Access to 24/7 free Employee Assistance programme Various employee recognition schemes ABOUT PROGRESS RAIL: Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified providers of rolling stock and infrastructure solutions and technologies for the global rail industry. The company provides advanced EMD locomotives, engines, and technologies, railcars, trackwork, fasteners, signalling, rail welding and Kershaw Maintenance-of-Way equipment, along with dedicated locomotive and freight car repair services, aftermarket parts support and recycling operations. Progress Rails deep industry expertise ensures a commitment to quality through innovative solutions. With a global network across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Australia, China, Germany, India, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom, we are committed to serving our customers. EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES: Progress Rail is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We value and embrace diversity of thought, background and unique experiences and we pride ourselves on being an inclusive workforce and culture. HOW TO APPLY: To be considered for this role, please click on the link provided. If you would like any further information about this vacancy before applying, please feel free to contact Taher Rahman at our Sandiacre site.