Apprentice Manufacturing Test Engineer - Production – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

Join Elekta as part of the team building life-saving radiation therapy systems. Working for this world-class company, you will learn to build and test a wide range of complex electro/mechanical sub-assemblies and systems. Great salary and conditions.

Wage

£20,000 a year

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Circa £20k (age dependant with Gov guidance)

Training course

Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)

Hours

Working hours: 39 hour week – 4 week (Mon-Thu or Tue-Fri) 2 x 15 min paid tea breaks 1 x 30 min unpaid lunch break Hours 07:00 to 17:15 9:45 hour day

39 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

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

DESCRIPTION

Part of the Manufacturing Team, responsible for the inspection, assembly and unit testing of Linear Accelerators and associated sub-assemblies and products.
The production assembly activity builds and tests a wide range of electro/mechanical sub-assemblies and systems.
The assemblies are built to controlled work instructions and drawings.
Where required the assemblies may be tested to a Production Test Schedule (PTS).
Both the assembly and test activities may necessitate the use of specialist tools or test equipment as specified within Standard Operating Procedures, work instructions, drawing package or Production Test Schedules.
Device History Records (DHR) are compiled and completed during assembly and testing processes via the Manufacturing Execution System (MES).
Test results are recorded within MES which are determined by the associated PTS and this will include recording test results, serial numbers of parts/assemblies and P numbers of test equipment (i.e. their equipment ID numbers).
Faulty components and non-conforming material are rejected using the NCR procedure.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for the assembly and test of the product to the drawing specification and relevant Production Test Schedule (PTS) ensuring all build and test documentation used is the correct issue.
When material or assembly quality problems are identified an NCR must be raised and the appropriate short term corrective action taken (i.e. repair or reject), ensuring the NCR process is followed.
If for any reason the specification is found to be incorrect or sub-standard then a change request must be raised to identify the problem so appropriate development actions can be taken to resolve the issue.
To fault find problems and where necessary replace and retest non-conforming parts.
To maintain a clean and safe working environment, taking responsibility for tools, equipment, test bay and any product being tested.
Use appropriate PPE and adhere to all necessary safety protocols.
Designated trainers are responsible for training other operators in applicable assembly and test procedures.
Where required, ESD precautions must be followed.
Assist other functions within the business such as production, spares, service, or training as directed by the Mfg Manger – Systems Test. This could include the need to assist with testing products, fault finding, assisting other departments or personnel.

AUTHORITIES

Complete tasks and documentation where covered by current training records.
Complete non-conformance reports and sign off tasks where covered by current training records.
Confirmation that the product being tested meets the PTS

Where you'll work

Linac House
Fleming Way
Crawley
West Sussex
RH10 9RR

Training

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

College or training organisation

SIGTA LIMITED

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

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

More training information

On completion of the apprenticeship, you will have achieved the following qualification;

ST0841 Engineering manufacturing Technician Level 4 Apprenticeship Standard
Level 4 HNC in Engineering or Manufacturing

The final apprenticeship completion certificate will be issued on achievement of the above qualification and successful completion of end point assessment.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths, English, Science (grade 4/5 C or above)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths (grade 5 / C)

BTEC in:

Engineering (grade P)

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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills

Other requirements

As with all apprenticeships, this requires a long-term commitment – there will be assignments and logbook entries to complete. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a top company, whilst you work towards nationally recognised qualifications.

About this company

Founded in 1972 Elekta have dedicated themselves to pioneering advances in cancer care and the treatment of brain disorders. The company employs 700 people in their high-tech facility in Crawley.

Company benefits

Holiday is 25 days plus bank holidays, there is the opportunity to join the company private healthcare scheme.

After this apprenticeship

To become a fully qualified Manufacturing Test Engineer with Elekta

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