Apprentice Quality Engineer

Kick‑start your engineering and quality career with a hands‑on apprenticeship

Are you curious about how things work, enjoy solving problems, and want to build a career in engineering and quality? Our Apprentice Quality Engineer role is a great opportunity to earn while you learn, gaining real‑world experience alongside a Level 3 Data Technician apprenticeship.

You’ll work within our Supplier Quality team, supporting both internal manufacturing teams and external suppliers to improve quality, prevent defects, and drive continuous improvement across our processes. From day one, you’ll be learning on the job, supported by experienced mentors and structured training.

What you’ll be doing

As an Apprentice Quality Engineer, you’ll be involved in a wide range of quality and improvement activities, including:

• Collecting and analysing quality data to help identify trends, issues, and improvement opportunities
• Supporting investigations into non‑conforming or defective materials and helping to put corrective actions in place
• Working with suppliers to assess quality, capability, and compliance
• Supporting new product introduction and supplier verification activities
• Taking part in cross‑functional improvement projects across the business
• Learning and applying structured problem‑solving, Lean, and continuous improvement tools

You won’t be expected to know everything from day one – this role is about learning, developing, and building confidence over time.

Your apprenticeship – Level 3 Data Technician apprenticeship

Alongside your role, you’ll complete the Level 3 Data Technician apprenticeship, designed to help you understand how to identify, plan, and deliver meaningful improvements in a business environment.

You’ll learn how to:

• Understanding data types, sources, architecture, and how data is managed, shared, and stored
• Extracting, cleaning, validating, formatting, and combining data from multiple sources
• Data quality, governance, and compliance considerations
• Analysing data using basic statistical methods, databases (SQL), algorithms, and pattern recognition
• Presenting insights through data visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI/Tableau) and using AI tools effectively with data

Training is delivered through a blend of live online sessions, coaching, independent study, and workplace projects, with dedicated learning time built into your working week.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who is motivated, curious, and keen to learn. You don’t need previous quality experience – what matters most is your attitude and interest.

You’ll ideally have:

• A genuine interest in engineering, quality, improvement, or how businesses operate
• Good communication skills and confidence working with others
• An analytical mindset and interest in data and problem‑solving
• A positive attitude and willingness to take ownership of your development
• Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams)

Qualifications:

• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 9–4 (A–C), including Maths, English, and Science (desirable)