Apprentice Technical Engineer CONWAY PRECISION ENGINEERING GROUP LTD

Conway Precision Engineering are looking to recruit a Technical Support Engineer to create CAD modelling for production/manufacturing as well as keeping to ISO standards, undertake production monitoring and more.

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Closing date: 22 May 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £15,210.00

  • Working week

    7.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Thursday, 7.30am to 12.30pm on Friday.

    Total hours per week: 39.0

  • Expected duration

    4 Years

  • Possible start date

    16 Sep 2024

  • Date posted

    19 Apr 2024

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000246016

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

Typical duties for this role will include:

  • Having a good understanding of engineering principles and manufacturing processes
  • Working to ISO standards and create audits as required
  • Maintaining the ISO system
  • Creating CAD modeling for production/manufacturing
  • Being fully conversant with manual inspection procedures/methods
  • Being fully conversant with CMM inspection to include CAD models
  • Undertaking production monitoring
  • Creating written reports (FAIR, ISIR etc,) issue conformance certificates and generating customer information supply packs 

The training you will be getting

This is a Level 3 Engineering Technician apprenticeship, Technical Support pathway, delivered over a period of 4 years. 

Mandatory qualifications:

  • Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence)
  • Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence) – Technical Support
  • Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)

The apprentice will attend the training centre, In-Comm Training Services in Aldridge, WS9 8UG, 2.5 days per week for the first two years, and the company for the rest of the time.

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

To become a valued member of the team who's input will become vital in the future development of the company. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there will be opportunity to be considered for a variety of job roles.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Physical fitness, An interest in engineering, Willingness to learn

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English, Maths and Science (Grade 5 minimum) Essential

Things to consider

Must be able to display a keen interest in engineering and manufacturing. Demonstrate a passion for a relevant hobby Have an enquiring mind

About the employer

Located at the heart of UK manufacturing, Conway Precision supplies specialist precision gauges, fixtures, tooling & components to global companies in the automotive, aerospace, rail, oil, and defence sectors, and offers a bespoke design (3D CAD), manufacture, calibration, project management and refurbishment service. Our reputation is reinforced by personal, friendly & helpful staff & production teams, who regularly achieve near impossible customer driven delivery requirements. An extensive gauge & tool room boasts high quality machine tools, supported by a temperature controlled inspection facility. The factory premises are situated close to "spaghetti junction" (M6 interchange) near Birmingham city centre, & are ideally situated for the coordination of an excellent & responsive supplier base.

Employer

CONWAY PRECISION ENGINEERING GROUP LTD

Address

114 Tame Road

Birmingham

B6 7EZ

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Training

Training provider

IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training
  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
  • industry or sector experience

Contact

Sue Fisher or Alex Jones

01922 457686

Apprenticeship standard

Engineering technician

Level 3 (A level)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

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