Applied Engineering Degree Apprentice
Jaguar Landrover
Gaydon
09.2023 - Current
- Prepared and created project plans and schedules
- Provided technical support to senior team members by researching solutions to problems.
- Developed and maintained effective working relationships with other apprentices, colleagues, customers and suppliers.
- Observed experienced professionals performing their duties in order to gain practical knowledge of industry standards.
- Participated in regular team meetings in order to share best practice techniques amongst colleagues.
- Worked closely with mentors to understand project objectives.
- Attended meetings with clients to discuss progress on projects.
- Maintained accurate records of all apprentice activities including training sessions, assessments and evaluations.
- Maintained organization, cleanliness and safety in work areas.
- Completed semi-skilled and skilled work under supervision of fully qualified professionals.
- Embraced ongoing education and learning opportunities to develop new skills.
- Shadowed craft experts and supervisors to learn wide range of simple and complex techniques.
- Used strong verbal and written communication skills to convey messages to others.
- Identified customer needs and developed solutions based on user feedback.
- Conducted research into the feasibility of product design plans.
- Analyzed customer requirements to determine project scope and objectives.
- Evaluated existing processes and technology solutions for improvement opportunities.
- Followed company and governmental health and safety regulations and trained new team members.
- Completed workshops and off-the-job training to achieve job competencies.
- Developed resources including handbooks, worksheets and assessment tools which could be used by apprentices during their programmes.
- Developed and implemented engineering strategies to improve safety.
- Researched proposed future protocols to ensure safety of our products.
- Researched industry and competitor trends in order to identify potential areas of improvement.
- Tested prototypes using a variety of methods including static analysis, dynamic testing, and finite element analysis.
- Performed calculations and simulations to analyze performance data.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams throughout the development process to ensure successful outcomes.
- Assisted in troubleshooting issues related to product design or manufacturing processes.
- Provided support during the installation, maintenance, repair, and calibration of equipment.
- Documented all engineering activities according to established procedures.
- Generated reports summarizing engineering results for internal review.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss project progress updates.
- Maintained current knowledge of relevant technologies through continuing education courses.
- Used computer systems and drafting equipment to create and outline designs of components and tools.
- Wrote performance requirements for product development or engineering projects.
- Executed investigation processes to examine or assess functionality and practicability of engineering structures and elements.
- Managed and directed material analysis actions to test for durability, brittleness, flex and porousness.
- Conceptualized and developed solutions using simulations or modeling to support expansions and change.
