Mechanical Design Engineer Degree Apprentice
TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES LIMITED
Coventry, Hinckley
Closes on Friday 19 June 2026
Posted on 12 May 2026
Contents
Summary
This degree apprenticeship is the start of a career as a professional Design Engineer at Triumph Motorcycles.
As a Design Engineer Degree Apprentice, you will gain hands‑on experience working within Triumph’s Design organisation while studying for a BEng (Hons) in Applied Professional Engineering.
- Wage
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Competitive
Competitive wage offered
- Training course
- Product design and development engineer (degree) (level 6)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, times to be confirmed.
39 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 21 September 2026
- Duration
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3 years 6 months
- Positions available
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2
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
With appropriate support and supervision, you will:
- Support Design Engineers, Package Leads and Area Leads in the design and development of motorcycle components.
- Apply engineering fundamentals to create and evaluate robust, manufacturable design solutions.
- Produce and maintain CAD models, drawings, BOMs and supporting design documentation.
- Assist with testing, evaluation and benchmarking of Triumph and competitor components.
- Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, testing, purchasing and suppliers to ensure design solutions meet performance, compliance and quality requirements.
- Contribute to project planning, risk identification and mitigation activities.
- Follow established engineering processes, procedures and working practices, escalating risks or issues where necessary.
- Undertake additional project work as required by your manager.
Where you'll work
You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.
This apprenticeship is available in these locations:
- Lord Bhattacharyya Way, University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL
- Triumph Motorcycles, Normandy Way, Hinckley, LE10 3BZ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK
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.
Training schedule
More training information
Alongside your role at Triumph, you will:
- Study for a BEng (Hons) Applied Professional Engineering at the University of Warwick (WMG)
- Complete structured learning in areas including mechanical engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, materials, systems engineering and professional practice
- Apply academic learning directly to workplace projects and the end‑point assessment
- Build the knowledge and professional judgement required to transition into a Design Engineer role.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade C)
- Maths (grade C)
A Level in:
Desirable qualifications
A Level in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
About this employer
Triumph Motorcycles is the Original British Motorcycling Company, designing, engineering and manufacturing iconic motorcycles that celebrate our heritage while embracing the future. Our Design teams play a key role in shaping our motorcycles, balancing performance, quality, cost and styling to deliver products enjoyed by riders around the world.
http://www.triumphmotorcycles.co.uk (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- 25 AL days plus bank holidays.
- Life Assurance Scheme - currently 6 x pensionable salary.
- Preferential rates for medical insurance with a third-party provider.
- Discounted Clothing, Parts and more.
After this apprenticeship
This degree apprenticeship is the start of a career as a professional Design Engineer at Triumph Motorcycles.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES LIMITED
Gavin Avis
Recruitment@triumph.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000031235.
Apply now
Closes on Friday 19 June 2026
After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.