Apprentice Research & Development Technician

Summary

The apprenticeship will be based in Leeds at the product development facility in support of the Knee and Trauma development programs. Learn about metrology, product testing and understand the relationships between polymer processing and how they perform.

Wage

£22,478.50 a year

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Training course

Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm, with one day release.

36 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

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

Learn best practices in the lab environment related to safety, good laboratory techniques
Follow good documentation practice (GDP)
Learn about dimensional metrology first principles using a wide range of inspection equipment such as hand-held gauges / CMMs / VMMs / surface finish
Follow test protocols and put into practice
Learn basic programming techniques including alignments, GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing), analysis and reporting.
Interpretation and application of technical specifications including drawing interpretation
Learn how to calibrate, verify and maintain a range of metrology and testing equipment
Perform mechanical testing including static and dynamic methodologies
Learn about Measurement System Analysis, Hypothesis testing and other statistical techniques using a wide range of software packages
Understand the basics and importance of design control, risk management and traceability within the medical device industry
Maintain records in accordance with ISO13485 Quality managements System requirements
Team collaboration across the product development department, working with R&D, Quality and Manufacturing

Where you'll work

Invibio
Unit 2, Hapco House
Cross Green Way
Leeds
LS9 0SE

Training

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

College or training organisation

LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP

Your training course

Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Read and extract relevant engineering and manufacturing related data and information (such as workplans or project plans, schedules, drawings, specifications, production data, quality reports, costing data, statistical information) drawing accurate conclusions and making informed decisions.
Use project management tools, such as Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT), stakeholder matrices, risk mapping, radar chart and summary risk profiles.
Use problem solving tools such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Fishbone, Practical Problem Solving (PPS) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
Analyse and interpret data and information in order to generate manufacturing engineering documentation such as Parts Per Million (PPM) quality adherence, cost analysis and test data.
Communicate using the appropriate method for the audience such as, formal and informal presentations, written reports, verbal, electronic, social media and incorporating relevant and appropriate data or metrics.
Use the approved process and quality compliance procedure to create or amend engineering or manufacturing documentation.
Use lean tools and techniques, such as Six Sigma, 8 Wastes, Workplace organisation such as 5S's (sort, set in order, shine, standardise and sustain), Kaizen and Poka-Yoke (Error proofing).
Apply documentation control processes and procedures such as format, location, access, authorisation.
Use financial planning, recording and review processes and documentation such as departmental budgets, estimating, cost control, cost forecasting, and investment appraisal.
Use computer based software systems or packages such as Computer Aided Design (CAD), Data Analytics and Databases.
Read and extract relevant engineering and manufacturing related data and information (such as workplans or project plans, schedules, drawings, specifications, production data, quality reports, costing data, statistical information) drawing accurate conclusions and making informed decisions.
Use project management tools, such as Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT), stakeholder matrices, risk mapping, radar chart and summary risk profiles.
Use problem solving tools such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Fishbone, Practical Problem Solving (PPS) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
Analyse and interpret data and information in order to generate manufacturing engineering documentation such as Parts Per Million (PPM) quality adherence, cost analysis and test data.
Communicate using the appropriate method for the audience such as, formal and informal presentations, written reports, verbal, electronic, social media and incorporating relevant and appropriate data or metrics.
Use the approved process and quality compliance procedure to create or amend engineering or manufacturing documentation.
Use lean tools and techniques, such as Six Sigma, 8 Wastes, Workplace organisation such as 5S's (sort, set in order, shine, standardise and sustain), Kaizen and Poka-Yoke (Error proofing).
Apply documentation control processes and procedures such as format, location, access, authorisation.
Use financial planning, recording and review processes and documentation such as departmental budgets, estimating, cost control, cost forecasting, and investment appraisal.
Use computer based software systems or packages such as Computer Aided Design (CAD), Data Analytics and Databases.

Your training plan

Monday - Thursday, 08:30 - 16:30. Friday, 08:30 - 16:10.

With one day college release. Victrex also has a flexible working policy.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

A Level in:

Relevant subject -e.g. Maths, Science, Engineering (grade D)
Relevant subject -e.g. Maths, Science, Engineering (grade D)

BTEC in:

L3 Diploma or Extended Diploma: (grade MP, MPP)

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
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

Other requirements

Please apply for the role as soon as possible, we are interviewing suitable candidates as and when we receive applications. Therefore, the role may close before the advertised closing date.

About this company

Victrex is an innovative world leader in high performance polymer solutions, focused on the strategic markets of automotive, aerospace, energy & industrial, electronics and medical. Invibio Biomaterial Solutions is part of the Victrex group and is a proven partner to medical device manufacturers and a worldwide leading provider of biomaterial solutions.

https://invibio.com/en/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

The Company operates a performance bonus plan, which is discretionary and based upon individual and Company performance.

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Progression to a permanent position at the end of a successful apprenticeship is highly likely.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP

Dan Hyde

dhyde@invibio.com

+441253897560

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000325461.

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Closes on Sunday 3 August 2025

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