Production Engineer Apprentice
Prp Optoelectronics Limited · Langley Road · posted 25 September 2026
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES · Assist with the development/improvement/rectification of production processes; the post holder will assist in the support of efficiency, productivity, quality and profitability and enable products to be produced at the rate needed to meet customer demand. · Undertaking detailed analysis using statistical methods process weakness will be evidenced and corrective actions applied; improvements will be measured and Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) produced for management information. · Working alongside Design and Manufacturing departments, high quality production processes will be implemented for new products and day to day material process related issues resolved. · Enhance existing or development of new manufacturing processes. This will involve understanding how machinery and test equipment works and determining the right parameters, tools and materials to be used in the process. · Establish productive, dynamic, working relationships with the Engineering and Manufacturing departments, maintaining regular associations through meetings and communications to discuss any issues. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
The ideal candidate will be proactive, analytical, result orientated and willing to take on new challenges. They will also have excellent people skills, be able to pay attention to detail.
Your training
Off the job to be held at New College Swindon
On the job to be held at the place of work
Where it leads
Design engineering & development engineering.
About Prp Optoelectronics Limited
Develop, design and manufacture LED electronics and software for product that go in demanding applications such as aerospace, military, printing & more.
Skills they're looking for
Entry requirements
- GCSE English (grade 4 or equivalent) — essential
- GCSE Mathematics (grade 4 or equivalent) — essential
Where you'll work
- 2 WESTERN GATE, HILLMEAD ENTERPRISE PARK, LANGLEY ROAD, SWINDON, SN5 5WN
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