Apprentice Engineering Design Technician

Wage: £16,023.28 a year
Training course: Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.15pm
Start date: Monday 7 September 2026
Duration: 3 years
Positions available: 1

Summary

Newby Foundries is seeking a motivated apprentice to join its design and development team. The role involves supporting engineers by providing technical assistance and expertise throughout the engineering and manufacturing processes, using CAD, simulation software, and advanced manufacturing techniques.

Wage £16,023.28 a year Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3) Hours Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.15pm 35 hours 30 minutes a week Start date Monday 7 September 2026 Duration 3 years Positions available 1

What you'll do at work

Daily/Weekly Tasks:

Use 3D CAD (Computer Aided Design) software to create 3D models and drawings Simulate processes using software to understand how materials behave in the real world  Use 3D printing and 3D scanning as tools to aid the manufacture of castings Provide technical support and expertise during engineering and manufacturing stages using CAD, simulation software and advanced manufacturing methods

Where you'll work

Smith RoadWednesburyWest MidlandsWS10 0PB

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

What you'll learn

Course contents Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, segregation of resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.Comply with engineering standards and regulations. For example, British Standards (BS), International Organisation for Standardisation standards (ISO). European Norm (EN).Analyse engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs. For example, read and interpret text, data, engineering drawings, work instructions, method statements, operation manuals.Apply scientific, technical or engineering principles.Apply problem solving techniques to solutions for identified technical problems.Organise, plan and prioritise workflow and scheduling of work with stakeholders.Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.Produce job specific technical outputs. For example, engineering drawings, quality control management, computer control programming, business improvement, adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals and specifications.Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders. For example, checklists, product or process status, access to supporting documents.Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, checklists.Follow standard operating procedures.Follow manufacturer's instructions. For example, safe instructions for use of products, processes and machinery.Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices. For example, conduct physical checks, take samples, inspections or tests.Apply continuous improvement techniques.Apply team working principles.Communicate in writing with others for example, stakeholders, colleagues, and managers.Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.Carry out and record learning and development activities.Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, segregation of resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.Comply with engineering standards and regulations. For example, British Standards (BS), International Organisation for Standardisation standards (ISO). European Norm (EN).Analyse engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs. For example, read and interpret text, data, engineering drawings, work instructions, method statements, operation manuals.Apply scientific, technical or engineering principles.Apply problem solving techniques to solutions for identified technical problems.Organise, plan and prioritise workflow and scheduling of work with stakeholders.Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.Produce job specific technical outputs. For example, engineering drawings, quality control management, computer control programming, business improvement, adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals and specifications.Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders. For example, checklists, product or process status, access to supporting documents.Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, checklists.Follow standard operating procedures.Follow manufacturer's instructions. For example, safe instructions for use of products, processes and machinery.Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices. For example, conduct physical checks, take samples, inspections or tests.Apply continuous improvement techniques.Apply team working principles.Communicate in writing with others for example, stakeholders, colleagues, and managers.Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.Carry out and record learning and development activities.Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.

Training schedule

This is a Level 3 Engineering and Manufacturing Support apprenticeship, delivered over a 36 month period The apprentice will attend the training centre In-Comm Training Aldridge WS9 8UG, 2 and a half days per week for the first 14 months

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths, English and Science (grade 5-9 minimum)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatiencePhysical fitness

About this employer

Newby Foundries are now a market leadingfoundry group with a wealth of experienceand financial strength.Established c.1890 and developed by five generations of the Newby Family.

The Newby Foundries Group produce high quality castings in a variety of materials, sizes & finishes across our 4 sites. Our range of casting processes, combined with our ability to develop castings from prototype through to production means we can provide customers with an optimal casting solution for many applications.25,000m² of Foundry Space4,500 Tonnes of Castings Produced Per Year240 Staff4 West Midlands Foundry Sites

https://www.newbyfoundries.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

On-site Parking PPE Provided Free membership of the Institute of Cast Metals Engineers during the completion of the apprenticeship

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be offered a full-time position with the company