Quality technician apprentice 57-1427 SCHAEFFLER (UK) LIMITED

The candidate will be responsible for maintaining quality inspection standards and quality inspection activities.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 19 Jul 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £14,751.36

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday. Your start and finish times, including your shift pattern will be determined by the employing company.

    Total hours per week: 36

  • Expected duration

    36 Months

  • Possible start date

    16 Sep 2024

  • Date posted

    11 Apr 2024

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000243760

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

Role and responsibilities:

  • Read, understand and work from engineering drawings
  • Analysis, problem solving and improvement of assembly and machining processes
  • Production release of machined parts; provision of guidance on adjustments needed
  • COSMOS programming and operation of 3CMM machines
  • Programming and operation of functional test rigs for assemblies
  • Programming and operation of GOM 3D scanner
  • Calibration of all measurement equipment, and work with external calibration suppliers as needed
  • Production support and guidance on wide range of quality issues
  • Use of various measuring equipment
  • Investigation, analysis, and sample measurements on a variety of components, tools and gauges
  • Customer claim root cause analysis and supplier component technical support
  • Maintain quality and production standards and inspections, including understanding products and vehicle functionality
  • Working to company procedures and policies

The training you will be getting

You will study on a Level 3 Engineering Technician standard on a Technical Support Technician pathway. On completion of this, you will gain a qualification in Engineering at Advanced Level 3.

During the first year of the apprenticeship, your learning will take place at the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre based at Catcliffe, Rotherham, for an initial block of study on a full-time basis

After this, you will attend the Training Centre for one day a week for knowledge study.

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

Completion of the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre apprenticeships are nationally recognised qualifications which are acknowledged and respected by employers across the world. These can open the door to many more opportunities, such as Engineering Management and Project Engineering positions across a range of sectors worldwide.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English Language (Grade Grade C or 4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Mathematics (Grade Grade C or 4) Essential

About the employer

The Schaeffler Group has been driving forward ground-breaking inventions and developments in the field of motion technology for over 75 years. With innovative technologies, products, and services for electric mobility, CO₂-efficient drives, chassis solutions, Industry 4.0, digitalization, and renewable energies, the company is a reliable partner for making motion more efficient, intelligent, and sustainable – over the entire life cycle. The motion technology company manufactures high-precision components and systems for drive train and chassis applications as well as rolling and plain bearing solutions for a large number of industrial applications. The Schaeffler Group generated sales of EUR 16.3 billion in 2023. With around 83,400 employees, the Schaeffler Group is one of the world’s largest family-owned companies. With more than 1,250 patent applications in 2022, Schaeffler is Germany’s fourth most innovative company according to the DPMA (German Patent and Trademark Office).

Employer

SCHAEFFLER (UK) LIMITED

Address

Schaeffler (Uk) Limited Waleswood Road

Wales Bar

Sheffield

S26 5PN

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Training

Training provider

THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training
  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
  • industry or sector experience

Contact

AMRC Training Centre Recruitment Team

recruitment@amrctraining.co.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Engineering technician

Level 3 (A level)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

Employer's Application Instructions

Please follow the link to apply on the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre website and complete an application form. Once this has been received, it will be reviewed, and you will receive an email response with the next steps of the application process. Please note the AMRC Training Centre reserves the right to close company vacancies, should they get filled, ahead of the published closing date.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 19 Jul 2024