Design & Draughtsperson Apprentice - Michell

5 days ago


South Shields, United Kingdom British Engines Full time

Reporting to the Engineering Director, the Design & Draughtsperson Apprentices will produce designs & drawings for structures, piping, electrical systems, control and instrumentation systems and mechanical components used in industrial and commercial construction.

They will complete a 4 year apprenticeship specialising in Mechanical Engineering and will study with TDR Training, completing a portfolio of evidence to prove their competence to achieve a Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Construction Design & Draughting.

British Engines Group company, Michell Bearings, designs and manufactures hydrodynamic bearings for the marine, defence and industrial sectors.

Michell Bearings revolutionised ship building and sea transportation with the invention of the tilting pad bearing over 100 years ago and operates from sites in South Shields (UK), and Bangalore (India), with offices in the USA and Germany.

**Duties**:

- To review and interpret technical information and requirements from different sources e.g. specifications, concepts, stakeholders
- To develop effective solutions which satisfy the required standards and can be manufactured, proven, operated and maintained in a cost-effective way whilst minimising costs
- To design engineering concepts to solve engineering challenges
- To identify inaccuracies or discrepancies in engineering drawings and specifications and propose solutions
- To produce detailed engineering drawings to relevant standards and codes, using paper and computer
- To communicate and co-ordinating engineering design options with relevant stakeholders, colleagues and clients using sketches, schemes, models, detailed drawings and reports
- To ensure that you work in a safe manner and comply with the company’s Health, Safety & Environmental Policy
- To carry out any other duties not listed above as may reasonably be expected.

**The person**:
Effective time management, strong communication and problem solving skills are essential.

They must be a team player but able to work on their own initiative when the situation demands.

They will have the ability to organise, prioritise and meet deadlines, and be able to work under pressure and within time constraints.

Working hours are 37 per week.

**What we offer**:

- Employee assistance programme including WeCare wellbeing app
- Cycle to work scheme
- Car salary sacrifice scheme
- Holiday buy and sell
- Pension scheme
- Training and development
- Free on-site parking



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