Production / Design Engineering Apprentice

Support the product design manager and secondly the production manager Aid in bespoke product design. (extrusions, sheet metal, plastics) Aid in testing new products. (photometry and thermal) Produce engineering drawings Use various CAD packages to programme CNC machines Be responsible for the tooling, consumables and maintenance of machinery Research products, competitors and components Support production in assembling products and running machines

Training:

Engineering Manufacturing Technician Level 4 (Higher national certificate) Apprenticeship Standard:

The qualification will be delivered on a day release basis - one day per week at Wigan & Leigh College, with the rest of the week in the workplace The apprentice will attend Wigan & Leigh College's Pagefield Campus based at Walkden Ave, Wigan WN1 2JH

Training Outcome:
Potential for full time employment on completion of the course. Continued growth with the company Future studying will also be supported

Employer Description:
Established in 1995, LDL Lighting are at the forefront of the latest developments in lighting and lighting controls. With in-house design and development, including our own photometric test lab, we undertake extensive research and are dedicated to LED innovation and product design. We work closely with our clients and look to get involved with their projects at the earliest opportunity to impact on the design and provide value without compromise.

Working Hours :
Monday - Thursday, 08.30 - 17.00 and Friday, 07.30 - 16.00 (2 x 15 minute breaks and 1 x 30 minute lunch break

Skills:
IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative