Process Engineering Technical Apprentice

This apprenticeship will combine skills, knowledge and behaviours to be successful in the Process Engineering role. This will include many different disciplines including manufacturing methods, production methods, quality assurance, core engineering principles, engineering and manufacturing documentation and CAD packages, communication techniques, lean methodology and project management.  
 
The requirement at the end of the Apprenticeship is to attain Engineering Manufacturing Technician Level 4. Upon completion the role is to develop, implement and maintain efficient manufacturing process and workflow for chemically etched products. Investigating Operational problems affecting production and reporting and recommending solutions.
 
Manufacturing engineering processes:

• Organise, implement and maintain production process flow 


• Develop working instructions, standards and process documents, ensuring these are followed 


• Manage manufacturing documentation required for product manufacturing i.e. revise drawings, accurate work instructions and workmanship standards and procedures 


• Provide manufacturing data i.e. production control charts, reliability, process capability


• To improve the process and monitor and measure progress targets 


• Identify ways to reduce production costs through recommendations i.e. new process equipment justification to improve performance 40 

Maintenance / Facilities:

• Oversees the facilities maintenance, liaise and provide support to the maintenance team where required 


• Monitor and manage the improvements to the operating utilities equipment and practices 


• Continually improve existing operations for increased quality, productivity, efficiency, production, reporting and recommending solutions, working closely with the maintenance team 


• Liaise with suppliers on manufacturing processes and place orders where required