Industrial Engineer Apprentice

Role

Title:

Industrial Engineer Apprentice

Location:

Scarborough (On-Site)
Apprentice Level: UK Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship Programme Salary: £23,000

Role Mission

As an Industrial Engineer Apprentice, you will develop a strong understanding of industrial processes, optimization techniques, and project management principles. By collaborating with teams and focusing on efficiency, you will help design and implement innovative, sustainable solutions that enhance productivity, quality, and safety within our plant. Through hands‑on experience, continuous learning, and a passion for improvement, you will play a key role in maintaining the design intent and integrity of products assembled on site, making a positive impact on our business.

• Act as an expert in multiple areas of production and manufacturing processes within the Schneider Performance System (SPS), including process design, ergonomics, capacity planning, simulation tools, investment analysis, cost evaluation, and performance optimization. Strongly contribute to and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Implement process and workstation adaptations for existing products to improve industrial performance across manual processes, automated systems, and PLC (Programmable Logic Control), utilizing SPS techniques and tools.
• Participate in defining specifications and preparing quotations for new line architectures and industrial scenarios to meet safety, quality, lead time, and productivity requirements.
• Ensure the deployment of SPS principles and apply Lean and Six Sigma tools.
• Take part in SIM2 meetings for assigned sectors and implement actions to quickly remove barriers.
• Manage capacity versus workload balance using dedicated tools (iQ simulation, CAMA, CORIM, Bridge) for both internal and external lines.
• Optimize lead times and ensure line capacity, develop operator work instructions for training, and contribute to the design of new products to ensure producibility and feasibility.
• Assess the feasibility and profitability of investments aligned with operational needs.
• Qualify equipment and processes both within the plant and at supplier locations.
• Lead the ramp‑up of new production lines.

During your apprenticeship you will receive two different types of training.

‘On‑the‑job’ training will be delivered by Schneider Electric, as your employer. You’ll receive training and supervision to help you perform the job you’ve been hired to do. This will include skills and knowledge that fall outside of the apprenticeship but are needed for the job role. As well as providing ‘on‑the‑job’ training, it is important that we support you in additional ways to ensure your success.

Types of support will include:

• A comprehensive induction
• Mentoring or regular one‑to‑one guidance
• Social enrichment and networking opportunities
• Performance reviews
• Mental health and wellbeing support
• Feedback opportunities

‘Off‑the‑job’ training is delivered by one of our carefully selected Training Providers during your normal working hours. You will spend at least 20% (average 6 hours per week) of your working hours completing ‘off‑the‑job’ training. This is protected time and is a requirement for apprenticeship delivery. This training will teach you the knowledge, skills, and behaviours set out in the apprenticeship standard so you can achieve occupational competence.

37.5 hours per week to be worked from Monday to Friday.

Exact start and finish times are to be agreed upon with Line Manager. Some of these hours will be allocated to off‑the‑job training as part of your Apprenticeship Programme.

Monday to Thursday: 07:55 to 16:25

Friday 07:55 to 13:25

• Ability to work efficiently and accurately.
• The ability to work as a team member and possess good interpersonal, communication, and literacy skills.
• To work with efficiency, accuracy, and to be able to meet deadlines.
• High level of flexibility and dependability.
• Highly motivated, a desire to learn, and a good record of attendance.

• To be PC literate and familiar with Microsoft Office or equivalent software.
• Aptitude for practical science or…