Production Engineer Apprentice
PRP OPTOELECTRONICS LIMITED · South West · SN5 5WN
Apprenticeship
Level 3
Engineering
Salary£15,600 yearly
LocationSouth West
PostcodeSN5 5WN
Start date10 Oct 2026
Apply by7 Oct 2026
QualificationEngineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)
Training providernew college swindon
Job ID51941
About the role
🚀 Production Process Improvement Specialist 🚀
Ready to dive into the nitty-gritty of how awesome products are made? We're looking for a sharp and motivated individual to help us level up our production game! 🏭
What You'll Be Doing:
- Process Wizardry: You'll be our go-to for tweaking and perfecting how we create our products. Think making things faster, better, and more cost-effective to keep our customers happy! 💯
- Data Detective: Use your analytical skills to uncover where we can improve. You'll be crunching numbers, spotting weaknesses, and coming up with smart solutions. 🕵️♀️ We'll be tracking our wins with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the big bosses. 📊
- Team Player: Collaborate closely with our Design and Manufacturing teams to bring new products to life and troubleshoot any material process hiccups along the way. It's all about seamless production! ✨
- Innovation Station: Help us build brand-new manufacturing processes or supercharge our existing ones. This means getting hands-on with machinery and test equipment, figuring out the perfect settings, tools, and materials to make magic happen. 🛠️
- Communication Champion: Build awesome working relationships with our Engineering and Manufacturing departments. Regular chats and meetings will be key to keeping everything running smoothly. 🗣️
Who You Are:
- Go-Getter: You're proactive, always looking for the next challenge and ready to jump in. 💪
- Brainy & Bold: You've got a knack for analysis and are driven by results. 🧠
- People Person: You connect easily with others and have fantastic communication skills. 🤝
- Detail Dominator: You’ve got an eagle eye for the little things that make a big difference. 🔍
Don't miss this chance to make a real impact! Apply now! 👇
Key responsibilities
- Assist with the development, improvement, or rectification of production processes
- Undertake detailed analysis using statistical methods and produce Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Implement high-quality production processes for new products and resolve material process related issues
- Enhance existing or develop new manufacturing processes
- Establish and maintain productive working relationships with Engineering and Manufacturing departments
Entry requirements
GCSE in: (English (grade 4 or equivalent), Mathematics (grade 4 or equivalent))