Quality Engineering Apprentice

As a Quality Engineering Apprentice, you will support the engineering team in ensuring that manufactured components meet the highest standards. Your responsibilities will include:

Evaluating process rejects on a daily basis and providing scrap reports if required Retrieving and setting gauging for shop floor processes in a timely manner Ensuring gauging is released for external calibration on a weekly basis and maintaining general calibration control Ensuring the shop floor has the correct inspection records available Providing PDI support to ensure parts are passed off in a timely manner for required sales Performing daily process audits against provided checklists to identify non-compliance and communicate remedial actions Assisting with containment actions to check parts for dimensional failures and perform visual inspections Using a variety of measurement devices (verniers, bore gauges, micrometers, etc.) to evaluate in-process machined castings Providing support within more junior roles as required Assisting with running CMM programs to perform daily checks of parts Assisting with running CNC machines to manufacture finished components The above does not expressly define the full extent of the role – other reasonable tasks may also be undertaken

Training:

Apprentices will:

Provide technical support and expertise in engineering and manufacturing functions Interpret engineering data and documentation Organize workflows and coordinate services for stakeholders
Contribute to planning work and resources Use technical software packages (e.g., CAD) to produce design solutions Inspect and test equipment or services and produce data from test results Write technical reports and carry out audits Support continuous improvement activities Work within health, safety, and environmental regulations

Course Modules:

Engineering health and safety regulations and standards Engineering drawing and specifications Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Quality control and assurance CNC programming and robotics Additive manufacturing Process engineering Technical report writing and documentation Continuous improvement techniques

Assessment:

On-programme assessment: Practical skills assessment, portfolio of evidence, employer and training provider reviews End Point Assessment (EPA): Practical assessment, professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio, and a multiple-choice knowledge test Apprentices receive regular support from workplace mentors, assessors, and college tutors throughout the programme

Enrichment Activities:

Employer site visits and guest speakers from the industry Skills competitions (e.g., WorldSkills UK Engineering) Engineering and manufacturing project challenges Specialist workshops and equipment demonstrations Trips to industry expos and trade shows Progression Pathways: Higher Apprenticeship in Manufacturing Engineering HNC/HND in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering Degree Apprenticeship in Engineering Roles such as CAD Technician, Quality Control Specialist, CNC Programmer, or Process Engineer Team Leader or Engineering Supervisor positions

Facilities:

Fully equipped machining workshops with CNC and manual machines Industry-standard CAD/CAM software Metrology and inspection equipment Dedicated engineering classrooms and IT suites Access to online learning resources and e-portfolios

Workplace:

On-the-job training at the apprentice’s employer location

College:

Training takes place once per week at:
Central St Michaels
Sandwell Science, Engineering & Manufacturing Centre
404 High Street
West Bromwich
B70 9LB

Training Frequency:

College sessions: Once per week Workplace training: Ongoing daily, integrated with normal duties, supported by workplace mentors and assessors Regular review meetings and progress checks with college tutors and workplace supervisors to monitor development and progress

Training Outcome:

Progression Pathways:

Higher Apprenticeship in Manufacturing Engineering Roles such as CAD Technician, Quality Control Specialist, CNC Programmer, or Process Engineer Team Leader or Engineering Supervisor positions

Employer Description:
The Brockmoor Foundry is a long-established foundry whose core competency is the manufacture of ductile (spheroidal graphite) iron. We manufacture a broad range of metal grades from 400/15 through to 800/2 across a diverse product range. As part of our ongoing commitment to providing a vertically integrated supply solution, we offer a wide range of additional, high precision services including machining and assembly ensuring our role in the supply chain is all encompassing and lean and meets the expectations of an increasingly demanding marketplace. Our enviable customer portfolio (including several global market leaders in Commercial Vehicles, Hydraulics and Off Highway) demands that we embrace a long-term commitment to collaboration and product optimisation whether through Cad support, Solidification analysis or our several years of experience. This same commitment is applied throughout our customer base with large and small accounts alike.

Working Hours :
Working Hours: Monday- Thursday 8:00am- 4:30pm Friday 8:00am- 3:00pm

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness