Quality Engineer Apprentice

Stellantis

South Wirral (CH65 1AL)

Closes in 28 days (Tuesday 31 March 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 2 March 2026

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Summary

Support manufacturing operations by responding to and investigating problems that affect the manufacturing organisation’s ability to build right first time – Work with manufacturing, suppliers and third-party stakeholders to quickly and robustly identify root causes and implement speedy and efficient countermeasures.

Wage

£19,000 a year

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Training course
Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)
Hours
Monday - Thursday, 07:00 - 15:40 (20 Minute unpaid lunch break daily) Friday, 07:00 - 11:10

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 31 August 2026

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

2

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

The Quality Engineering function is responsible for covering a diverse range of Supplier and Engineering issues across Press, Body, Paint and General Assembly.

Key activities include: 

  • Support the Manufacturing and Quality Operations teams by providing technical leadership to ensure internal and external supplier quality is always maintained
  • Ensure the provision of a rapid response to problems experienced by customers to quickly contain issues and generate solutions that ensure continuity of production
  • Work closely with suppliers/customers/Service providers to ensure good working relations and excellent communication channels are maintained
  • Raise outstanding Engineering concerns with the responsible QPL/Design teams. Steer critical items through Stellantis’ engineering escalation process

Where you'll work

North Road Industrial Estate
Ellesmere Port
South Wirral
CH65 1AL

Training

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

Training provider

CHESHIRE COLLEGE SOUTH AND WEST

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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade C/4)
  • Maths (grade C/4)

Desirable qualifications

Other in:

Engineering (grade B)

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

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working

Other requirements

The plant is not on a bus route, so you will require your own transport, when based at Plant. This is a Manufacturing/ Shop floor-based industry.

About this employer

We are Stellantis, born in 2021 and created through the merger of Groupe PSA and FCA Group. Stellantis is a provider of distinctive, exciting, and sustainable mobility solutions. Our Company’s strength lies in the diversity and passion of our 300,000 people all around the world and the rich portfolio of iconic automotive brands. Peugeot, Citroen, DS, Opel, Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Vauxhall and Jeep are just a few of the well-known names that sit in the Stellantis family. Stellantis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay. Stellantis are also accredited with the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award, that recognises organisations that pledge, demonstrate or advocate support to the armed forces community. If you want to make an impact and launch a career in an automotive global leader, we want to hear from you!

Company benefits

  • Company Car Scheme from your start date
  • Eligible for the Vacation Bonus
  • Eligible for the Manufacturing Bonus
  • Access to Stellantis Perks

After this apprenticeship

  • If successful in gaining permanent employment there is potential to progress though the Plant Quality/ Manufacturing/ Engineering organisations with no limit to progression

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CHESHIRE COLLEGE SOUTH AND WEST

Becky Smythe

becky.smythe@ccsw.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000018638.

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Closes in 28 days (Tuesday 31 March 2026 at 11:59pm)