Quality Engineer Apprenticeship

Summary

Jenks & Cattell Engineering’s apprenticeship programme is being expanded this year because here, we recognise the importance of developing young adult’s skills and providing a training platform to upskill the next generation of engineers and technicians. we have a team of highly talented mentors throughout the business.

Wage

£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course

Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Thursday, 7.30am - 4.00pm and 7.30am to 12.00 midday on Friday

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

To gain knowledge of manufacturing systems and processes
Use precision measuring instruments like micrometres, gauges, and coordinate measuring machines (CMM) to check the component dimensions to drawings
Learn to use measurement equipment, such as hand measuring devices such as vernier, micrometre etc.
Learn to read Engineering drawings and Control Plans and knowledge of quality systems, gauging and close tolerance measurement
Conduct first off / last off sample approvals and gain a working knowledge of the application of SPC and MSA principles
Stop production in the event of unacceptable products or processes
Data collection activities to define issues and drive improvements
Assist NPI team with new product introduction and supporting activities
Participate in the development and refinement of Design and Process FMEA’s (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and have a technical mindset to review and identify gaps and opportunities
Ensure Control Plans, PFMEA’s and associated documentation are implemented effectively and maintained
Support all necessary activities to ensure a robust Quarantine process and system is in place
Support with scrap and RFT initiatives and identify ways to drive improvements and reduce costs, identify best practices that emphasise defect prevention, reduction in variation and waste and that also provide for continuous improvements to meet or exceed all customer expectations

Where you'll work

Jenks Cattell Engineering Ltd
Neachells Lane Willenhall
Wolverhampton
WV11 3PU

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

CITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON COLLEGE

Your training course

Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, segregation of resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
Comply with engineering standards and regulations. For example, British Standards (BS), International Organisation for Standardisation standards (ISO). European Norm (EN).
Analyse engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs. For example, read and interpret text, data, engineering drawings, work instructions, method statements, operation manuals.
Apply scientific, technical or engineering principles.
Apply problem solving techniques to solutions for identified technical problems.
Organise, plan and prioritise workflow and scheduling of work with stakeholders.
Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
Produce job specific technical outputs. For example, engineering drawings, quality control management, computer control programming, business improvement, adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals and specifications.
Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders. For example, checklists, product or process status, access to supporting documents.
Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, checklists.
Follow standard operating procedures.
Follow manufacturer's instructions. For example, safe instructions for use of products, processes and machinery.
Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices. For example, conduct physical checks, take samples, inspections or tests.
Apply continuous improvement techniques.
Apply team working principles.
Communicate in writing with others for example, stakeholders, colleagues, and managers.
Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
Carry out and record learning and development activities.
Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, segregation of resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
Comply with engineering standards and regulations. For example, British Standards (BS), International Organisation for Standardisation standards (ISO). European Norm (EN).
Analyse engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs. For example, read and interpret text, data, engineering drawings, work instructions, method statements, operation manuals.
Apply scientific, technical or engineering principles.
Apply problem solving techniques to solutions for identified technical problems.
Organise, plan and prioritise workflow and scheduling of work with stakeholders.
Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
Produce job specific technical outputs. For example, engineering drawings, quality control management, computer control programming, business improvement, adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals and specifications.
Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders. For example, checklists, product or process status, access to supporting documents.
Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, checklists.
Follow standard operating procedures.
Follow manufacturer's instructions. For example, safe instructions for use of products, processes and machinery.
Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices. For example, conduct physical checks, take samples, inspections or tests.
Apply continuous improvement techniques.
Apply team working principles.
Communicate in writing with others for example, stakeholders, colleagues, and managers.
Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
Carry out and record learning and development activities.
Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.

Your training plan

Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician
Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade A*-C (4-9))
Maths (grade A*-B (5-9))

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working

Other requirements

This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a busy quality department while learning from highly experienced professionals

About this company

Established in 1886, Jenks & Cattell Engineering have the prestige and expertise as one of the most established metalwork engineering companies in the UK. From manufacturing garden tools nearly 150 years ago, to manufacturing headlamp rims for the original 1959 Mini we have built a heritage to be proud of.

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship there will be an opportunity to become Quality Engineer in our quality department

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