Level 4 Manufacturing Process Apprentice

MAGAL AUTOMOTIVE LTD.

Stourport-On-Severn (DY13 9BB)

Closes in 25 days (Friday 22 May 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 27 April 2026

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Summary

This role is responsible for monitoring and supporting manufacturing processes and production lines to ensure safe, efficient, and consistent operation. The role involves applying manufacturing engineering knowledge to identify process issues, support problem‑solving activities and contribute to continuous improvement.

Wage

£15,392 to £24,454.04, depending on your age

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Training course
Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)
Hours
Monday to Thursday 08:15 - 16:45 Friday 08:15 - 13:15

37 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

3 years 5 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

  • Monitor and operate manufacturing processes and production lines in line with the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Identify process inefficiencies, deviations, and improvement opportunities, supportive corrective actions where required.
  • Assist with troubleshooting and resolving process-related issues to maintain production performance.
  • Support continuous improvement activities to enhance productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.
  • Maintain accurate process records, documentation, and production data.
  • Collaborate with Maintenance and Quality Teams to ensure smooth and compliant operations. 

Where you'll work

Baldwin Road
Stourport-On-Severn
DY13 9BB

Training

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

Training provider

DUDLEY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

Training course

Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Read and extract relevant engineering and manufacturing related data and information (such as workplans or project plans, schedules,  drawings, specifications, production data, quality reports, costing data, statistical information) drawing accurate conclusions and making informed decisions.
  • Use project management tools, such as Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT), stakeholder matrices, risk mapping, radar chart and summary risk profiles.
  • Use problem solving tools such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Fishbone, Practical Problem Solving (PPS) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
  • Analyse and interpret data and information in order to generate manufacturing engineering documentation such as Parts Per Million (PPM) quality adherence, cost analysis and test data.
  • Communicate using the appropriate method for the audience such as, formal and informal presentations, written reports, verbal, electronic, social media and incorporating relevant and appropriate data or metrics.
  • Use the approved process and quality compliance procedure to create or amend engineering or manufacturing documentation.
  • Use lean tools and techniques, such as Six Sigma, 8 Wastes, Workplace organisation such as 5S's (sort, set in order, shine, standardise and sustain), Kaizen and Poka-Yoke (Error proofing).
  • Apply documentation control processes and procedures such as format, location, access, authorisation.
  • Use financial planning, recording and review processes and documentation such as departmental budgets, estimating, cost control, cost forecasting, and investment appraisal.
  • Use computer based software systems or packages such as Computer Aided Design (CAD), Data Analytics and Databases.
  • Read and extract relevant engineering and manufacturing related data and information (such as workplans or project plans, schedules,  drawings, specifications, production data, quality reports, costing data, statistical information) drawing accurate conclusions and making informed decisions.
  • Use project management tools, such as Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT), stakeholder matrices, risk mapping, radar chart and summary risk profiles.
  • Use problem solving tools such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Fishbone, Practical Problem Solving (PPS) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
  • Analyse and interpret data and information in order to generate manufacturing engineering documentation such as Parts Per Million (PPM) quality adherence, cost analysis and test data.
  • Communicate using the appropriate method for the audience such as, formal and informal presentations, written reports, verbal, electronic, social media and incorporating relevant and appropriate data or metrics.
  • Use the approved process and quality compliance procedure to create or amend engineering or manufacturing documentation.
  • Use lean tools and techniques, such as Six Sigma, 8 Wastes, Workplace organisation such as 5S's (sort, set in order, shine, standardise and sustain), Kaizen and Poka-Yoke (Error proofing).
  • Apply documentation control processes and procedures such as format, location, access, authorisation.
  • Use financial planning, recording and review processes and documentation such as departmental budgets, estimating, cost control, cost forecasting, and investment appraisal.
  • Use computer based software systems or packages such as Computer Aided Design (CAD), Data Analytics and Databases.

Training schedule

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

  • Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship you will receive a Level 4 Engineering Manufacturing Technician (mechanical) HNC apprenticeship qualification.
  • You will be assigned an assessor who will visit you in the workplace every 6-8 weeks to support you on your apprenticeship.

More training information

In house training will be provided by the employer.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade C/4/Level 2 Functional Skills)
  • Maths (grade C/4/Level 2 Functional Skills)

Other in:

BTEC/T Level/Maths & Science A Levels (grade Pass)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Understand Microsoft Software
  • Reliable
  • Accountable
  • Time Management
  • Safety awareness
  • Basic troubleshooting

Other requirements

Must be able to commute to Stourport, and Dudley College for day release.

About this employer

Magal Cables has been producing cables for over 80 years for the automotive and defence sectors under various company names and since 1987 has become an original equipment supplier to Nissan, Ford, Toyota and Honda.
By 2003 Magal Cables were maintaining supply of service parts for these customers.
From 2008 Magal Cables have won new original equipment contracts with Ford and introduced transfer work of mechanical assemblies, pedals, winches and handbrakes, pressing and moulding facilities have since been added as well as gearshift mechanisms and new 1st and 2nd tier automotive customers.

In 2020 the company changed ownership, is now part of Remsons Holdings Ltd and in 2023 as part of the group branding exercise, company is now named Remsons Automotive Limited.

https://remsonsautomotive.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • Process Technician
  • Line Leader
  • Process Engineer
  • Manufacturing Engineer

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DUDLEY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

Chloe Powell

Chloe.Powell@dudleycol.ac.uk

01384363158

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000028443.

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Closes in 25 days (Friday 22 May 2026 at 11:59pm)