Apprentice Design Engineer

METROL SPRINGS LTD

NORTHAMPTON (NN3 6QF)

Closes on Sunday 31 May 2026

Posted on 13 April 2026

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Summary

Apprentice Design Engineer at Metrol, developing skills in industrial product design. Work with lead engineers on the design, manufacture and testing of pressure vessels to industry regulations, including PED. Support R&D initiatives within a collaborative team, with progression opportunities in a modern Northampton office.

Wage

£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, Shifts to be confirmed.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

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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

Design and Analysis: 

  • Develop detailed mechanical designs for pressure vessels, including calculations, CAD drawings, and specifications
  • Perform stress analysis, thermal analysis, and fatigue analysis on pressure vessels to ensure safety and performance
  • Create and update technical documentation and design specifications, ensuring compliance with industry standards (PED) and regulations

Collaboration and Support: 

  • Work closely with the manufacturing and fabrication teams to ensure seamless transition from design to production
  • Provide technical support to the production team during the manufacturing process, addressing any design-related issues or challenges
  • Coordinate with project managers and other engineering teams to ensure design consistency, cost-effectiveness, and timely project completion
  • Coordinate with the sales team to understand customer requirements, translated into concept designs

Innovation: 

  • Support the implementation of a busy R&D program, including data recording, analysis and presentation
  • Investigating new materials and technologies to improve product or introduce new product features
  • Providing innovative design solutions to customer problems

Code and Standards Compliance: 

  • Ensure all designs meet relevant industry codes and standards, such as PED (Pressure Equipment Directive), and other applicable regulations
  • Perform risk assessments and safety evaluations to ensure pressure vessel designs are compliant with safety requirements

Testing and Evaluation: 

  • Assist in the development of testing protocols to validate the integrity and functionality of pressure vessels
  • Review and analyse test results, making recommendations for design improvements or modifications

Continuous Improvement: 

  • Identify and implement design improvements for performance optimization, cost reduction, and increased reliability
  • Stay up to date with industry trends, new technologies, and regulatory changes that impact pressure vessel design

Where you'll work

5 CLAYFIELD CLOSE
MOULTON PARK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
NORTHAMPTON
NN3 6QF

Training

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

Training provider

NORTHAMPTON COLLEGE

Training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

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Training schedule

1 day per week to take place at Northampton College 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

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

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working
  • CAD Knowledge

About this employer

Metrol Springs are an engineering company specialising in the design and manufacture of industrial gas springs and supplier of motion control components. Part of the Beijer Components Group comprising of over 50 companies, which specialise in springs and pressings and headquartered in Sweden 

Company benefits

  • Canteen
  • Company pension
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking
  • Yearly bonus 

After this apprenticeship

  • Career progression opportunities within a growing engineering company

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NORTHAMPTON COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000026022.

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Closes on Sunday 31 May 2026

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.