Apprentice Mechanical Engineer
Watlow
WORTHING (BN13 3PL)
Closes in 24 days (Tuesday 27 May 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 30 April 2025
Contents
Summary
The Manufacturing Engineering apprenticeship provides a blend of on-the-job learning and formal education, equipping the apprentice with the foundational skills to become a full-fledged Manufacturing Engineer.
- Wage
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£19,000 a year
- Training course
- Manufacturing engineer (degree) (level 6)
- Hours
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Mon – Thurs 8.30 – 17.15 Fri 8.30 – 13.00.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 1 September 2025
- Duration
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4 years
- Positions available
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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
- Assist in gathering input from stakeholders to help create conceptual designs and models
- Help identify and resolve design issues on current product ranges under supervision
- Produce basic 3D models and 2D drawings of designs to a standard that supports manufacturing
- Assist in developing Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) models for thermal and structural analysis
- Work with model makers and suppliers to produce functional models for stakeholder reviews
- Help plan and write test specifications, agree on test deliverables, and assist in arranging test schedules
- Offer hands-on technical support to Production, Quality, and Test Engineering teams for prototype and production builds
- Carry out basic testing such as Ingress Protection (IP) tests, vibration, drop, shock, robustness, and assemble-ability
- Assist in writing test reports, accurately recording relevant data, results, and conclusions
- Support discussions with toolmakers or suppliers regarding the technical requirements of designed parts
- Help assess Sample Evaluation Report (SER) to confirm functionality, design intent, and quality of re-tooled or newly sourced parts
- Participate in peer reviews of own designs and other project team designs
Where you'll work
FARADAY CLOSE
WORTHING
BN13 3PL
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER
Your training course
Manufacturing engineer (degree) (level 6)
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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
Your training plan
The apprentice will be required to attend University of Chichester 1 to 1 and a half days a week and work the remaining 4 days.
This apprenticeship will be based at the Bognor campus
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade Grade C/4 or above)
- Maths (grade Grade C/4 or above)
A Level in:
- 3 Subjects (grade Grade C or above)
- Maths (grade Grade C or above)
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
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Reliable
- Proactive
- Focused
About this company
Eurotherm is a leading global supplier of industrial automation and process control, measurement and data management solutions and services. Our innovative products and solutions are designed to bring real benefits to customers by optimizing processes, operations, and plant efficiency.
After this apprenticeship
The apprentice may transition into a full-time position upon successful completion.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER
Suzanne Brettle
Suzanne.brettle@watlow.com
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000316622.
Apply now
Closes in 24 days (Tuesday 27 May 2025 at 11:59pm)
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