Apprentice New Product Development (NPD) Engineer

  • Company: RADIUS SYSTEMS LIMITED
  • Location: Derbyshire, DE55 2JJ
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £19,019.00 per year
  • Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
  • Ref: NAS-2000045582
  • Application Deadline Date: 24/08/2026
  • Start Date: 01/09/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday- Thursday, 08.00- 17.00 and Friday, 08.00- 15.30.

Brief Description

Radius Systems is offering an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice New Product Development Engineer to join its Technical Team.This apprenticeship combines practical workplace experience with college-based learning, giving you the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and experience needed to build a successful career in engineering.

Training to be Provided


  • This programme is delivered via a day release delivery model which means that one day per week, your attendance is required at our Engineering Campus

  • This attendance is required during term time only

  • You will work with expert assessors and tutors to develop new knowledge, skills and behaviours within the profession

  • You will experience a blended learning model


Please note:



  • This is an apprenticeship vacancy and the advertised closing date is provided as a guide only. The employer wishes to review applications and interview suitable candidates as they are received

  • As a result, this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised date if a suitable candidate is identified or if a high volume of applications is received. We therefore encourage interested applicants to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment

Future Prospects


  • You will progress onto HNC/D and will have the opportunity to apply for a bachelor’s degree post-apprenticeship

Vacancy Detail

You will undertake a series of placements in different areas of the business.


These may include:



  • Product Engineering - combining design, engineering, and manufacturing processes to create and maintain innovative products

  • Research and Analysis –Rigorous development testing of new and existing products to British and International standards

  • Assembly and Manufacturing Engineering - Front line problem solving and improvement projects in the manufacturing area, including development of knowledge on manufacturing processes such as extrusion, injection moulding, and machining

  • Where applicable, you may also experience business functions outside of Engineering, such as Finance, Customer Service, Quality, Applications, and Sales to gain a full understanding of our business

Ready to start your adventure?