b'Inspiring the Next Generation of Engineers at Carter ManufacturingEmpowering future innovators through hands-oncryogenic testing of bearings using liquid nitrogen, determining radial internal experience and global industry expertise. clearance with the RIC rig, and receiving fire warden and health & safety training.The increasing demand for skilledhe attended classes one day a weekJakes role at Carter provided him with engineers across the UK is a well- and spent the remaining four daysinvaluable hands-on experience in a recognised challenge, frequentlygaining hands-on experience at Carter.company renowned for its precision discussed within the engineering andNow, having completed his two-yearbearings and tooling, serving some of manufacturing sectors. This issue tookapprenticeship, Jake reflects on histhe UKs leading high-tech industries. centre stage at the recent Farnboroughrole and experiences at Carter, hopingHe had the opportunity to work on International Airshow (FIA), an eventto inspire others considering a careerassembling hybrid bearings for cryogenic that highlights an industry contributingin engineering. applications, lightweight slewing an estimated 13 billion annuallyJakes path to engineering bearings for the defence sector, titanium to the UK economy, with significantbearings for competitive yacht racing, growth anticipated in the coming years.Jakes journey into engineering beganand aluminium thrust bearings for the During the airshow, the UK governmentearly. Initially, he aspired to follow in hismedical sector.introduced Skills England, an initiativefathers footsteps as a builder. However, aimed at creating opportunities forhis father encouraged him to exploreJakes reflections and future aspirationsyoung people, particularly thoseother opportunities, and it was JakesReflecting on his time at Carter, Jake pursuing apprenticeships. As the jobgrandfather who introduced him to theshares, My apprenticeship at Carter has market evolves rapidly, cultivating newfield of engineering. This sparked Jakesbeen a tremendous success. I started talent in engineering is more criticalinterest, and from that point forward, hewith very little knowledge, and over the than ever, making apprenticeshipwas determined to pursue a career in thepast two years, Ive learned so much. opportunities vital. industry. Despite not having other familyI now have skills I never imagined I Carter Manufacturing is committed tomembers in engineering, Jakes passionwould acquire.fostering this new talent and is proud togrew, further fuelled by seeing several share the success story of one of its ownof his friends pursuing engineeringLooking to the future, Jake is optimistic apprentice engineers, 19-year-old Jakeapprenticeships at other companies. and determined to continue advancing Hopgood. Carter Manufacturing, whichJakes interests and experience at Carter in his engineering career. I hope to keep represents brands like UNASIS, Silverthin,progressing, step by step, and achieve and KMS Bearings, operates facilities inJakes interests within engineering includegreat things in engineering, he concludes. the UK, US, and Spain, providing globalmachining, assembly, and inspection,Carter Manufacturing, is dedicated support to high-tech industries. Carterswith a particular fondness for workingto inspiring and developing the next automated warehouse facilities utilisewith the Coordinate Measuring Machinegeneration of engineers, and they are state-of-the-art Modula vertical storage(CMM). As an apprentice at Carterthrilled to see the progress and success solutions to maximise efficiency, optimiseManufacturing, Jake was exposed to aof apprentices like Jake.space, and eliminate picking errors. wide range of tasks, including bearing and tooling assembly, machine operation,Contact here: Jake has been part of our team whileSolidWorks/CAD work, MD coating, and+44 1865 821720 pursuing a Level 2 Engineering Diplomaprogramming and operating varioussales@carterbearings.co.ukat Abingdon and Witney College, wheremachines. His experience also includedwww.carterbearings.co.ukJake - Apprentice Engineer atCarter Manufacturing Carter Manufacturing 29 warehouse'