Produce Design and Development Engineering Apprentice

Summary

An exciting opportunity to join an award-winning design team as an Apprentice Design Engineer, based in Clitheroe in Lancashire. Ultraframe are the UK’s leading designer & manufacturer of conservatories, solid roofing systems & building solutions.

Wage

£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Product design and development engineer (degree) (level 6)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 21 July 2025

Duration

3 years 6 months

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

An exciting opportunity to join an award-winning design team as an Apprentice Design Engineer, based in Clitheroe in Lancashire. Ultraframe are the UK’s leading designer & manufacturer of conservatories, solid roofing systems & building solutions. We deliver innovative, high quality conservatory roofs, solid roofs & glazing systems which are designed to transform light & space around the home. We have developed our products to build carbon efficient homes & insulate Britain.

As a business Ultraframe recognises the need to invest in apprentices. Working to develop an individual’s design skills, supporting them through college whilst providing opportunities to work with experienced personnel. If you are looking for a role where you can combine study with continuous experience & support from a growing company, then Ultraframe are committed to providing this.

A good knowledge of Ultraframe’s products would be an advantage, however the successful candidate will receive technical training on Ultraframe’s product range & in-house software. Previous experience using CAD/Solidworks would be desirable although not essential.

Your journey to becoming a Design Engineer over a 4-year period will include the below.

Attending college 1 day per week to attain an HND in Manufacturing Engineering.
Gain product knowledge over various design divisions within the company.
To learn & follow both quality procedures & design rules for effective product design.
Maintain & amend drawings in accordance with ongoing improvement initiatives.
Developing existing products & updating the necessary internal systems.
Conducting design feasibility studies & developing concepts through to final design & releasing detailed technical drawings.
Providing technical assistance to other departments.
Various goals will be set, & your performance monitored during the apprenticeship to ensure that they are achieved.
Good communication & interpersonal skills are key to this role, & you should take personal pride in your work to ensure good results.

Where you'll work

Enterprise Works
Salthill Road
Clitheroe
Lancs
BB7 1PE

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

BURNLEY COLLEGE

Your training course

Product design and development engineer (degree) (level 6)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Translate conceptual ideas or technical requirements into developmental outcomes or operational designs or specifications for products, systems or components to solve engineering challenges such as compliance, technology, technical or physical challenges.
Select, use and apply approved problem-solving methods to solve complex problems and determine appropriate solutions or actions such as Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, and Control (DMAIC), Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) or Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA).
Collate and use a range of data sources and supporting documentation to support projects.
Interpret and produce technical documentation such as schematic and circuit diagrams, engineering drawings or 3D CAD models, simulation models, project plans, engineering reports, test reports, fault reports or data analytics using company documentation systems and guidelines.
Observe, record and draw accurate and auditable conclusions from data or developmental or test evidence.
Manage assigned projects or programmes of work to meet the required specification, taking into account factors such as resource requirements, safety, quality, cost and performance or sustainability criteria. Apply processes for project or programme management including outcomes such as escalation, audit or risk management and risk mitigation.
Comply with statutory and organisational safety standards and requirements, supporting safety risk assessments and mitigate any risks identified within the design, manufacture, development or test activity.
Identify resources, such as digital tools or technologies, human, equipment, materials or data, to complete design and development projects or programmes of work.
Create and manage a project or work programme plan and develop activities in a logical process embedding mechanisms for adapting to changing circumstances or requirements.
Demonstrate leadership when undertaking product design, development, modification or update engineering activities.
Identify and rectify faults, inaccuracies, discrepancies or unexpected results during the design or development process, which may impact the quality and reliability of the product, system or component.
Ensure that all systems or equipment has been correctly configured and checked for safe operation before use.
Evaluate engineering designs, development or modification options.
Identify areas for improvement and lead continuous improvement activities in the operation and performance of the product, system or component.
Complete project documentation checks throughout the activity and report non-conformances.
Translate conceptual ideas or technical requirements into developmental outcomes or operational designs or specifications for products, systems or components to solve engineering challenges such as compliance, technology, technical or physical challenges.
Select, use and apply approved problem-solving methods to solve complex problems and determine appropriate solutions or actions such as Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, and Control (DMAIC), Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) or Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA).
Collate and use a range of data sources and supporting documentation to support projects.
Interpret and produce technical documentation such as schematic and circuit diagrams, engineering drawings or 3D CAD models, simulation models, project plans, engineering reports, test reports, fault reports or data analytics using company documentation systems and guidelines.
Observe, record and draw accurate and auditable conclusions from data or developmental or test evidence.
Manage assigned projects or programmes of work to meet the required specification, taking into account factors such as resource requirements, safety, quality, cost and performance or sustainability criteria. Apply processes for project or programme management including outcomes such as escalation, audit or risk management and risk mitigation.
Comply with statutory and organisational safety standards and requirements, supporting safety risk assessments and mitigate any risks identified within the design, manufacture, development or test activity.
Identify resources, such as digital tools or technologies, human, equipment, materials or data, to complete design and development projects or programmes of work.
Create and manage a project or work programme plan and develop activities in a logical process embedding mechanisms for adapting to changing circumstances or requirements.
Demonstrate leadership when undertaking product design, development, modification or update engineering activities.
Identify and rectify faults, inaccuracies, discrepancies or unexpected results during the design or development process, which may impact the quality and reliability of the product, system or component.
Ensure that all systems or equipment has been correctly configured and checked for safe operation before use.
Evaluate engineering designs, development or modification options.
Identify areas for improvement and lead continuous improvement activities in the operation and performance of the product, system or component.
Complete project documentation checks throughout the activity and report non-conformances.

Your training plan

Working towards a Level 6 Product Design and Development engineering degree apprenticeship. The apprentice will be enroled at Burnley College.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

Desirable qualifications

A Level in:

Maths (grade C +)

BTEC in:

Engineering (grade Pass)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Team working

Other requirements

The candidate must be able to work using their own initiative, be computer literate & demonstrate excellent attention to detail. You must be able to communicate verbally with colleagues, collaborate with fellow apprentices/personnel & work in a fast paced, busy environment.

About this company

Ultraframe was established with one simple goal: to be the go-to name for beautifully crafted, cutting-edge roofing systems. And, having been in the industry for over 30 years and with over 2,000,000 Ultraframe roofs installed in the UK, we're proud of what we've achieved. But, just like the technology we use to construct our roofs, we don't stand still. To ensure we stay as one of the most trusted names in the industry, we not only test our products in our own laboratory and test facilities, we also use independent third-party accreditation and testing agencies, such as Wintech and the British Board of Agrément (BBA). In fact, the majority of Ultraframe conservatory roofing systems carries a 25-year BBA life-expectancy certificate. We are dedicated to providing homeowners with fully accredited and Building Regulation compliant roofing systems for a range of home improvement projects.

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After this apprenticeship

The apprentice may secure full-time employment on successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BURNLEY COLLEGE

Themis

themis@burnley.ac.uk

01282733005

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000319312.

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Closes on Monday 7 July 2025

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