Apprenticeship Vacancy Details

What will the apprentice be doing?

Your role will involve collaboration with cross-functional teams, including mechanical engineers, naval architects, and project managers to achieve design, project support and quality assurance.

2D Drawings and 3D CAD Design:

• Collaborate with senior engineers and project managers to create detailed 2D drawings and 3D CAD models for marine components, systems, structures, and installations.
• Utilise industry-standard software to produce accurate technical drawings.
• Create component and assembly designs using 3D modelling software, ensuring that integration and analysis requirements are achieved.
• Ensure that 3D designs meet required performance targets, adhere to development schedules, and align with company design standards.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards, specifications, and regulations specific to marine engineering.

Project Support:

• Assist in the development of design concepts and layouts.
• Contribute to the preparation of design documentation, including assembly drawings, part lists, and bills of materials.
• Work closely with other team members to integrate your designs into larger projects.

Quality Assurance:

• Review and verify drawings for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to design intent.
• Participate in delivery reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with quality control checkers to ensure compliance with quality standards.

Continuous Learning:

• Actively participate in your apprenticeship program, attending training sessions and workshops.
• Seek opportunities to expand your knowledge of marine engineering principles, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, both verbally and in writing.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Level 6 (Degree) Apprenticeship Standard - Product Design and Development

You will spend four days each week working alongside and learning from experienced engineers, and one day each week studying at DCG's Roundhouse Campus.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

On completion of this apprenticeship, there would be opportunities for progression within Expleo and to become a Chartered Engineer.

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills IT skills Attention to detail Problem solving skills Analytical skills Logical Team working CAD skills Willingness to learn

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Any fifth subject (Grade C/4) Essential

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade C/4) Essential

GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4) Essential

GCSE or equivalent Science (Grade C/4) Essential

GCSE or equivalent Technology or Engineering related subject (Grade C/4) Essential

A Level or equivalent Any third subject (Grade D) Essential

A Level or equivalent Maths (Grade D) Essential

A Level or equivalent Science (Grade D) Essential

BTEC or equivalent Technology or Engineering related subject (Grade Pass) Essential

Things to consider

Due to the restricted nature of the work, suitable candidates will need to be UK Nationals. We will require you to get BPSS and SC Clearance. Security Aspects letter (SAL) SECURITY/MF/SA/MM/13515/20 dated July 2021 states the measures we need to apply while discharging our contract with our customer. These requirements are flowed to us from the UK MOD. The 2 key elements are that all personnel we employ on this work must have SC clearance in place before we can give them access to our IT system used, and that everyone must be a British National and with no dual nationalities.

Employer

EXPLEO ENGINEERING UK LIMITED

https://expleo.com/global/en/

Address

2 New Park Place
Pride Park

Derby

Training provider

DCG

Contact

DCG

Apprenticeship Degree

Product design and development engineer (degree) (level 6)