CMM Programmer Apprentice

Heroux Devtek

Nottingham (NG17 8AP)

Closes in 12 days (Wednesday 13 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 30 July 2025

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Summary

This role involves 50% shopfloor and 50% office work, where you'll learn to create and verify measurement programs, support manufacturing, and solve engineering challenges. Ideal for those interested in design, programming, and production support. Develop valuable skills working with experienced professionals.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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Training course
Manufacturing engineer (degree) (level 6)
Hours
The working hours are Monday to Thursday 07:00-15:30 and Fridays 07:00-14:00 (except for the day at University, hours TBC).

38 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

5 years

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

  • The role of Trainee ME (Engineering Design Support / CMM PC DMIS Programmer) is to gain all knowledge and training to support the ME Planning Dept as the final gate to Model / Drawing verifications prior to manufacturing and support rectifications where required. 
  • Learn to Create CMM programmes for NPI and Legacy improvements (utilising PC DMIS), whilst also supporting CMM failures by delving into and analysing results to support manufacturing. 
  • Active Physical inspection and verification on machining Centres where required to support Production teams / Operators as part of the ME Product Support team. 
  • Prove out of New / Modified Programs to be Led by Process owner (assemble of Fixtures and all associated paperwork included) 
  • The role will involve shopfloor support (once trained, but support is on hand) as and when issues occur. When an employee has a problem with a part / program, they will handover to the CMM apprentice who will resolve the issue and complete the manufacture of the part to ensure no defects occur. 

Where you'll work

Urban Road
Kirkby-In-Ashfield
Nottingham
NG17 8AP

Training

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

Training provider

UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

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

Training schedule

The role will be based fully onsite at the Heroux-Devtek address below, except for one-day a week which will be studying onsite at the University of Derby. You will be working towards a Level 6 Manufacturing Engineer (degree) apprenticeship standard, which will include any necessary Functional Skills training or supplementary qualifications.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

A Level in:

Maths (grade C)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Machining Experience

About this employer

Heroux-Devtek, the world’s 3rd largest producer of landing gear, serves the civil and military aerospace markets from production facilities in North America and Europe. The Company’s longevity, flexibility, and track record for the development and implementation of innovative production systems have distinguished it as a leader in the domain. With its most recent acquisitions, Heroux-Devtek is bolstering its status as one of the foremost landing gear, actuation and hydraulic system designers and manufacturers in the global aerospace industry. The Landing Gear Market specializes in the design, qualification, manufacture and repair and overhaul of landing gears and flight critical components to a customer base that extends from the OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) to the Operators in both the commercial and military markets.

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Company benefits

• Annual leave 24 days + bank holidays • Pension with up to 7.5% employer contribution • Life Assurance 3 x salary • Supportive environment where you can learn and grow • Medicash medical benefits package • Team Building social events

After this apprenticeship

Once qualified, the apprentice will have the knowledge and skills needed to be a qualified CMM Programmer!

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Heroux Devtek

Holly Gallen

Holly.gallen@herouxdevtek.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000334692.

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Closes in 12 days (Wednesday 13 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

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