Apprentice Mechanical Design Engineer - Marine and Navy - Manchester

Level: 3


Employer: JOHNSON CONTROLS BUILDING EFFICIENCY UK LIMITED


Location: Tyco Park

Are you ready to start your engineering career? At Johnson Controls, we're on the hunt for enthusiastic individuals to join our dynamic design engineering team. Our design engineering team focus on key projects for our Global Marine and Navy business unit. By joining Johnson Controls you will be joining a global leader in engineering.

Duration: 3 Years

Expected start date: 01/09/2026

Hours per week: 37.5 hours

Wage: (Annually)

Job role includes

· During this apprenticeship, you will learn essential design concepts for all products and equipment related to our Global Marine and Navy department.

· You will learn 2D AutoCAD design and engineering drawing concepts.

· You will gain knowledge on fire protection calculations and system component selection.

· You will understand fire protection engineering methods and principles related to the International Maritime Organisation and Naval requirements.

· You will assist lead engineers with fire protection design concepts and calculations.

· You will work closely with the broader engineering team and assist in project estimation.

· An apprenticeship with us will see you building new skills, while applying your knowledge to real-world live projects.

· There will be plenty of opportunities to explore your potential and you’ll enjoy full support from the marine team.

· You will be required to ensure that you adhere to safe working practices and also be able to take instructions and act upon them in a prompt and professional manner.

About employer

Johnson Controls is a global leader in technology and industry, serving customers in over 150 countries. Our mission is to create intelligent buildings, efficient energy solutions, and integrated infrastructure. We welcome individuals with a passion for engineering to join us in shaping a better tomorrow through our diverse range of projects and opportunities.

  • weighting: Essential
  • qualificationType: GCSE
  • subject: English
  • grade: Level 5

  • You will gain a level 3 Engineering Design Technician qualification  
  • You will have a day release to train but this will be done remotely
     

    • Upon completion of this apprenticeship there are many internal opportunities within the company 
    • Many of our previous apprentices have become lead design engineers and take control of their own team and projects 
  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative

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Duration: 18 months

Expected start date: 28/3/2022

Hours per week: 37.5 hours

Wage: 146.25 (weekly)

Job role includes

  • Explore what an apprenticeship is and how they work.
  • Understand what it means to be an apprentice.
  • Discover different apprenticeship types, get application hints and tips, and apply for vacancies.

About employer

Employer description

  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Good problem-solving skills