Engineering Design Apprentice
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Company: CAPS SYSTEMS LIMITED
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Location: TELFORD, TF7 4QJ
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £15,808.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000045965
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Application Deadline Date: 19/08/2026
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Start Date: 14/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Thursday 7.30am - 4.15pm and Friday 7.30am - 1.30pm.
Brief Description
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Product Design Engineer Apprentice to join our Engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about design, innovation and problem-solving, and is looking to build a long-term career in product design and engineering.
Training to be Provided
This is a Level 3 Engineering and Manufacturing Support apprenticeship, delivered over a 30-month period.
The apprentice will attend the training centre, In-Comm Training Services in Telford TF3 3AJ, for the first 7 months.
Future Prospects
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity to progress into a permanent Product Design Engineer role, subject to business needs and individual performance.
As your experience grows, you could develop into roles such as:
- Product Design Engineer
- Design & Development Engineer
- Mechanical Design Engineer
- Project Engineer
- New Product Development (NPD) Engineer
- Senior Design Engineer
- Engineering Team Leader or Engineering Manager (with further experience)
You will continue to develop your technical skills through ongoing training, exposure to increasingly complex projects, and opportunities to gain further professional qualifications or higher HNC qualification in engineering.
Vacancy Detail
This is an exciting opportunity to begin a career in engineering with a company that values quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.
As an Engineering design apprentice, you will work alongside experienced engineers, gaining the practical skills and technical knowledge needed to become a competent design engineer including producing accurate technical drawings and 3D models using CAD software. Working closely with design engineers, manufacturing, and production teams, you will assist in creating designs that meet customer requirements and industry standards while developing your technical knowledge through the apprenticeship standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with the design and development of new products
- Produce and update 2D and 3D CAD models and engineering drawings
- Support prototype builds, product testing and design validation
- Help prepare Bills of Materials (BOMs), technical documentation and design specifications
- Work closely with manufacturing, quality and purchasing teams to ensure products are practical, cost-effective and manufacturable
- Participate in design reviews and continuous improvement activities
- Maintain accurate engineering documentation and revision control
- Follow company health, safety and quality procedures
Other Information
- A genuine interest in engineering, product design or manufacturing
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English at Grade 5/C or above (or expected)
- A willingness to learn and develop technical skills
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability
- Basic computer skills; experience with CAD software is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided