Product Design and Development Apprenticeship
Unilever · Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire
- Salary
- Competitive
- Level
- Level 3
- Duration
- 3-5 years
- Qualification
- Engineering Apprenticeship
About the role
This Unilever R&D apprentice position is based at Colworth Science Park, Sharnbrook (Bedfordshire) within the Ice Cream R&D Centre, as part of the Packaging and Systems team. With the growing focus on climate, packaging and GHG emissions, you will support our teams in design and the application of new technologies to drive innovation in more sustainable packaging and transforming our Ice cream cabinets to reduce energy usage and environmental impact. There will be a focus on developing engineering skills, design, materials knowledge, supply chain understanding and digital technologies and will also include development, testing and working with 3rd Party Manufactures and Suppliers.
Product design and development engineers use engineering techniques to bring new products to life or redesign existing products.
Product design and development engineers work on all stages of product creation, product modification and product componentry. They support activities ranging on early concept feasibility, Computer Aided Design (CAD) and other modelling, activities, and stages through to final preparation for launch and customers. This includes working in concept studios, rapid prototyping, assembly, testing, validating, and analysing performance. Typically, they work closely with suppliers and managers in bringing new concepts to life or contributing to redesigns of existing products. To complete this apprenticeship, you will study.
Entry requirements
- Require one of the following:
- A minimum of two A-Levels at grade 6 (or B) or above, including a mathematical-based subject and a science, technology, engineering, or an additional mathematics-related subject
- An Engineering BTEC Level 3 with at least 120 credits at DM (Distinction Merit) level or above
- EAL Diploma in an engineering-based subject at D (Distinction) level
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