Apprentice Manufacturing Technician

Overview

As an Apprentice Manufacturing Technician at Oxford Instruments, you\’ll rotate around all of our different Value Streams, learning about every step of manufacturing and testing our range of products. You\’ll also complete your HNC so will have good academic knowledge to complement the practical experience you build.

Responsibilities

• Read and extract relevant engineering and manufacturing related data and information (such as workplans or project plans, schedules, drawings, specifications, production data, quality reports, costing data, statistical information) drawing accurate conclusions and making informed decisions.
• Use project management tools, such as Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT), stakeholder matrices, risk mapping, radar chart and summary risk profiles.
• Use problem solving tools such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Fishbone, Practical Problem Solving (PPS) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
• Analyse and interpret data and information in order to generate manufacturing engineering documentation such as Parts Per Million (PPM) quality adherence, cost analysis and test data.
• Communicate using the appropriate method for the audience such as formal and informal presentations, written reports, verbal, electronic, social media and incorporating relevant and appropriate data or metrics.
• Use the approved process and quality compliance procedure to create or amend engineering or manufacturing documentation.
• Use lean tools and techniques, such as Six Sigma, 8 Wastes, Workplace organisation such as 5S (sort, set in order, shine, standardise and sustain), Kaizen and Poka‑Yoke (Error proofing).
• Apply documentation control processes and procedures such as format, location, access, authorisation.
• Use financial planning, recording and review processes and documentation such as departmental budgets, estimating, cost control, cost forecasting, and investment appraisal.
• Use computer based software systems or packages such as Computer Aided Design (CAD), Data Analytics and Databases.

Training and Qualifications

• BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Engineering (1 day per week for 2 years at college)
• Level 4 Diploma in Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing (Development Competence)
• Level 2 Functional Skills – Maths (if required)
• Level 2 Functional Skills – English (if required)
• End Point Assessment at the end of the apprenticeship (Months 36 to 39)
• College will be in Bicester, Oxfordshire
• GCSE – Minimum 5 GCSEs including Science, English & Maths (grade 5‑9 / C‑A)
• A Levels – Mathematics and Physics (grade A‑E)
• Must have a Level 3 Engineering qualification (grade Pass, Distinction, Merit) – share other relevant qualifications and industry experience. Apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Logical thinking
• Team working
• Initiative
• Interest in Engineering
• Time management
• Willingness to learn
• Commitment

Company Overview

Oxford Instruments is a leading provider of high technology products and services to the world\’s leading industrial companies and scientific research communities. Our core purpose is to support our customers to address some of the world\’s most pressing challenges, enabling a greener economy, increased connectivity, improved health and leaps in scientific understanding. We are proud to be recognised as the leaders in what we do and for the difference we make in the world.