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Design Engineer Apprentice BARTON FIRTOP ENGINEERING CO LTD

To train in all aspects of the Engineering department, whilst working towards gaining a HNC in Mechanical Engineering. Supporting the Design/Project Engineer’s from concept design to production within an agreed time frame, utilising the latest 3D modelling techniques. Producing (supervised) technical manufacturing drawings in SolidWorks.

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Closing date: 28 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,254.44 to £18,278.00

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    0830 - 1700, days to be agreed. We operate a flexi-time policy to allow employees and the company flexibility . They are able to choose their working pattern start/end times of their working day with specified timeframes and incorporating core hours.

    Total hours per week: 37

  • Expected duration

    36 Months

  • Possible start date

    05 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    27 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Higher
    Level 4 (Higher national Certificate)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000068731

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Duties and responsibilities:

  • Shall be fully committed to the achievement of the company policies and objectives with special respect to quality, safety and environment
  • Working to agreed task lists and seeking clarification from the Engineering Manager, as required
  • Design: to assist the Design Engineers if required. This shall include, but not be limited to:
  • Research into specifications, materials and components, as instructed
  • Material Procurement: issuing material requisitions for project and technical work;  checked/approved by qualified Engineers
  • Instigation and Control: working with the Design Engineers for instigation and ongoing control of projects  This shall include:
  • Maintaining documentation for live contracts including updating revision levels, incorporating comments and implementing minor changes
  • Liaising with the Design Engineers to ensure the project/task is fully understood
  • Supporting Engineering with design optimisation (i.e. cost and performance)
  • Producing (supervised) technical drawings for manufacture and assembly in accordance with company standards to agreed time schedules
  • Integration of common parts/standardisation and finalisation of materials and components
  • Prototypes/Modifications:  upon receipt of prototype/first off modification/manufacture, the following shall apply:
  • (Where applicable, functional/process testing to establish equipment is ‘fit for purpose) o Inspection of prototype/modification to verify compliance to manufacturing drawings, supervised by the Manager or Design Engineers
  • Feedback to supplier regarding NCRs/minor problems and subsequent issue/control of modifications of manufacturing drawings to supplier to enable closeout
  • Documentation: responsible for the organisation and preparation of all engineering documentation requirements, ensuring they are issued, as required by the project
  • Responsible for the supervised compilation of Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) approval documentation for issue to notified bodies, to enable approval of design

Benefits:

  • Company bonus
  • Company pension scheme
  • Death in Service (Life insurance)
  • 23 days holiday
  • Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses for PC users, if appropriate
  • Social events organised and funded by the company

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Level 4 Engineering Manufacturing Technician

End Point Assessment (EPA)

Higher National Certificate in Engineering or Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Manufacturing Operations.

Candidates will be required to attend Dudley College, Institute of Technology (IoT) campus, DY1 4AL, one day per week for the duration of the apprenticeship.

 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

The successful candidate will be able to progress (if desired) into a Project Engineering role, running large projects & delegating to supporting staff. If progression is not desired, a Design Engineer role at Barton Firtop would be varied & interesting long-term; working with the R&D & technical teams, as well as the Shop Floor.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Team working, Initiative, Professional Presentation, Personal Presentation, Reliability, Ability to meet deadlines, Passionate about Engineering

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade C/5) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/5) Essential
BTEC or equivalent Engineering level 3 (Grade Pass) Essential

Things to consider

The successful candidate must be able to travel to both Barton Firtop Engineering in Kidderminster and the Institute of Technology in Dudley for day release each week. You will need to hold a Level 3 Engineering qualification or A Level (grade C minimum) in Mathematics and Physics.

About the employer

Today we are a competitive Designer, Manufacturer and Supplier of Strainers, Filters, Separators, Coalescers & Flame Arresters, predominantly for the Energy sector. We are experts in project design and project management, focused to achieve on-time delivery of strainer and filtration equipment to meet complex project specifications for materials, manufacture, NDE, documentation and Quality Control. We have in house experts and software for 3D Modelling, Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and can design and certify to ASME VIII Div 1/PD 5500 pressure vessel codes with both fabricated and highly competitive cast designs. We have a custom-built manufacturing plant in Worcestershire (UK) including a pipework/vessel fabrication division, as well as a competitive manufacturing facility in Goa, India. This provides fully machined and tested cast products sourced from high quality ISO approved foundries. Barton Firtop India is well established, having supplied worldwide projects via the UK head office over the last 20 years. Please note that Barton Firtop reserves the right to bring forward the closing date of any of its job vacancies if a suitable number of quality applications are received from which to make a shortlist. Therefore, we recommend that you apply as soon as possible rather than wait until the published closing date.

Employer

BARTON FIRTOP ENGINEERING CO LTD

Address

BARTON FIRTOP ENGINEERING CO

SILVERWOODS WAY

KIDDERMINSTER

DY11 7DT

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Training

Training provider

DUDLEY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

Contact

Claire Harper

claire.harper@dudleycol.ac.uk

01384 363107

Apprenticeship standard

Engineering manufacturing technician

Level 4 (Higher national Certificate)

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