Level 4 Manufacturing Quality Apprentice

Carry out planned inspections and quality checks on parts and assemblies, ensuring compliance with specifications and standards. Accurately record, analyse, and report quality data to support manufacturing performance and decision‑making. Support and contribute to structured investigations into quality issues, including root cause analysis and the identification of corrective and preventative actions. Apply quality control procedures and documentation to ensure consistent product quality and regulatory compliance. Support internal and external audits, contributing evidence, actions, and follow‑up where required. Work closely with production teams to maintain, monitor, and improve quality standards within manufacturing processes. Use manufacturing and quality data to support continuous improvement activities and reduce defects and variation

Training:

You will be required to attend Advance 1 Campus, Dudley College, DY1 4AD, 1 day per week in term time only.

You will receive a Engineering Manufacturing Technician Level 4 HNC - Mechanical Pathway upon the successful completion of your apprenticeship. You will be assigned an assessor who will visit you in the workplace every 6-8 weeks to support you on your apprenticeship.

Training Outcome:

Career progression into Quality Engineer or Quality Inspector Roles.

Employer Description:

Based in Dudley, West Midlands, Alloy Heat Treatment (AHT) is the UK's first specialist aluminium alloy heat treatment company. Established in 1974, the business has over 50 years of experience providing heat treatment and associated processes to customers across the aerospace, automotive and engineering sectors.

Working Hours :
Monday to Thursday 07:00 - 16:00 Friday 07:00 - 13:30

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Team working,Reliable,Responsible,Time Management,Knowledge of measuring tools