Apprenticeship training course
Tool process design engineer (level 6)
The design of a unique tooling process pathway that enables components to be mass produced in the most economically viable way.
- Qualification level
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6
Equivalent to degree. - Typical duration
- 48 months
- Apprenticeship category
- Engineering and manufacturing
- Maximum funding
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£22,000
Maximum amount government will fund
for apprenticeship training. - Also known as
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- Press tool designer
- Process design engineer
- Senior process specialist
- Tool process design engineer
- Tooling process specialist
- Skills
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Skills an apprentice will learn
- Design and trial volume press tooling processes including blanking, piercing, forming, draw forming, press tool components selection, ganged setup, progression tooling, transfer tooling, clamping, material selection and heat treatment
- Create new tooling solutions using specialist software programmes to produce 3 dimensional (3D) models
- Critically analyse, interpret and evaluate complex information and ideas to create the new tooling solution, using bespoke software programmes to create 3D models such as car seat chassis assemblies
- Design and develop gap gauges, acceptance gauges including co-ordinate measuring machine (CMM) dimensional checking and 3D laser scanning for analysis and problem resolution
- Undertake advanced forming simulation using computer aided equipment (CAE)
- Confirm feasibility and estimate the cost of volume component production including, gross material cost, labour costs, machine cost overheads, machine utilisation capacity (Takt time) capital expenditure and consumables and contribute to overall budget management.
- Design tooling solution to meet customer requirements including external specifications set by clients and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) while fulfilling ethical and sustainability requirements.
- Lead and manage a team to implement new tool process projects from their inception into full production, for example by using planning, organising team control and motivational techniques. Build on the ideas of others to improve outcomes.
- Communication and influencing techniques by choosing appropriate communication methods for the audience, ensuring understanding and delivering effective presentations and reports
- Provide timely succinct written reports that explains complex technical issues and potential consequences using language and phrases appropriate to the audience’s knowledge and understanding.
Full information on Tool process design engineer (level 6) is available from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.