ABL careers

What will the role involve?

You will learn all aspect of technical product design and development within a Research and Development Function and be mentored by an experienced team, whilst working directly for ABL on a permanent basis and attend college one day per week to study for the duration of the course.

• Learn to work with assembly and quality departments to define assembly and test procedures, learning to ensure these are formally documented and revision controlled.
• Generate all required product documentation including, but not limited to production drawings, product specifications and testing requirements
• Assist in creating and developing product designs using CAD software.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers to contribute to design concepts and solutions.
• Support and Conduct research on materials, techniques, and industry trends to inform design decisions.
• Support the design team in prototyping and testing of new products.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers to contribute to design concepts and solutions.
• Supporting the wider R&D Team with investigating customer/supplier issues, establishing ‘root cause’ of identified problems and working with relevant departments to ensure corrective and preventative actions are completed.
• Within their competency, provide technical support to all departments within the business as required.
• You will support the delivery of precision engineering products in line with customer specifications and to pre-determined deadlines
• Ensuring all work carried out complies with health and safety requirements as laid down by the company and by external bodies.
• Carry out any other reasonable tasks as directed by the business from time to time

Apprenticeship Course Information:

• Degree Apprenticeship in Engineering (Mechanical Design) duration is usually 6 years (72 months)
• You will receive training on the job and will attend college 1 day per week
• You must consider the travel time and expenses to get to ABL and the training provider (provider to be confirmed upon further discussion with applicants).
• You must be committed to undertaking all requirements for the apprenticeship set by ABL and the training provider.

What will you require?

• Aged 16 or over and not in full time education
• 32 UCAS points, one A Level at grade C in a relevant subject or equivalent AVCE or national diploma/certificate
• A keen interest in developing your career in Research & Design within a mechanical engineering environment
• Able and committed to obtaining your Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship in product Design and Development
• Able to attend college release days for the duration of the course
• Be a Self-motivated team player
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly with employees at all levels
• IT literate
• Strong numerical and literacy skills
• Have the right to work in the UK
• Must have access to own transport to get to work and college