Person specification:

•    An interest in metrology & engineering as a subject and the desire to learn and develop
•    An interest in learning engineering first principles and the practical application of these skills.
•    Must have a desire for personal development and further their knowledge through academic studies to become a highly skilled Metrologist.
•    Able to adapt with a proactive approach to ways of working.
•    Experience of engineering activities are advantageous but not necessary. This may include:
o    Hobbies or voluntary work
o    Previous work experience
o    Engineering related school subjects
•    Able to demonstrate a commitment to personal learning – this could include a hobby, project, or additional qualification
•    Willingness to work as part of a team

Requirements:

To be eligible for the apprenticeship programme the following must apply:
•    You have the right to work in the UK
•    You must not be registered to study on a UK government funded course ending August 2025 or later
 

How does the apprenticeship work?

Provider: South Devon College
Qualification: Level 3
Start date: The next start date will be September 2025; however, the successful candidate could join Howmet prior to September to begin to build a meaningful portfolio of evidenced learning
 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Metrology Apprentice to join our layout team at our plant in Exeter. The apprenticeship will involve learning advanced measurement methods to produce technical reports and ensuring equipment is inspected and calibrated to ensure capability for production use.

Apprentice Duties & Responsibilities:

Dimensional inspection of product, tooling, fixtures and equipment.Technical report writing and producing FAI reports.Calibration and inspection, ensuring equipment is inspected and calibrated to maintain production capability.Quality and standards, working within ISO and AS quality systems and complying with relevant regulations, standards, and procedures.Support engineering teams with drawing interpretation and technical specifications.Data analysis, retrieving, analysing, interpreting, validating, and recording measurement results and data in line with specifications.Programming of CMM’s and structured light measurement systems.Measurement techniques, applying first principles, identifying measurement needs, planning and performing tasks using tools, equipment, instrumentation, and software programs.Using CAD software to interrogate models, design templates and fixturing for part inspection.Attending training courses as required.Attaining NPL Metrology Level 1 & 2.