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Industrial Engineering Apprentice

ZF Automotive · Peterlee · posted 29 June 2026

Wage
£15,600 a year
Hours
37.5 hours a week
Duration
3 Years 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Engineering technician (level 3)
Starts
1 September 2026
Closing date
31 July 2026
Positions
1

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Shop Floor Layout & Footprint Optimisation

  • Support the design and maintenance of production floor layouts to improve workflow efficiency and material movement.
  • Develop and maintain CAD layouts, value stream maps, and facility drawings.
  • Participate in factory expansion, line transfer and new product introduction AMR (Autonomous Mobile Robot)

Fleet Management

  • Support deployment and operation of AMR systems
  • Assist in mapping routes, traffic patterns, and improving robot efficiency.
  • Analyse AMR data and recommend improvements for material handling.

Capacity Planning & Industrial Engineering Analysis

  • Collect and analyse production data to determine manufacturing capacity.
  • Conduct time studies, work measurement, and cycle time analysis.
  • Develop capacity models and dashboards to monitor factory performance.

Manufacturing Line Simulation

  • Build event simulation models to evaluate production line performance.
  • Analyse bottlenecks, throughput, utilization, and work-in-process levels.
  • Work with automation and logistics teams to troubleshoot operational issues.

Your training

Engineering Technician Level 3.

Where it leads

There wll be the possibility of a full-time role upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

About ZF Automotive

ZF is one of the largest automotive suppliers in the world. ZF is a global leader in driveline, chassis, and active and passive safety technologies. The company has a global workforce of around 137,000 across 230 sites in 40 counties.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsAnalytical skillsTeam workingInitiativeNon judgementalPatiencePhysical fitness

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4-9) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 5-9) — essential

Where you'll work

  • Mill Hill, North West Industrial Estate, Peterlee, SR8 2HR

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