Job Description

Our client based in Farnborough have an excellent opportunity to join their team a Quality Apprentice on a permanent basis.

The Quality Apprentice will report initially to one of the Quality Engineers/Managers within the Product Operations function.

In this role, our client will support your educational development within your journey in the Aerospace industry.

You will work towards completion of a Level 4 HNC in Engineering, a Level 2 Diploma in Aerospace and Aviation Engineering and a Level 4 Diploma in Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing.

They will also support your professional development; you will join the Institution of Mechanical Engineers as a student member and your studies, along with the wealth of experience that they offer you, will culminate in your becoming a technician member of the IMechE.

Upon completion of the apprenticeship and subject to your overall performance, there may be an opportunity for further study to enable you to be qualified to degree level and achieve Incorporated/Chartered Engineer status in the future, leading to full-time permanent employment with our client.

Primary Responsibilities

Support the Quality and Manufacturing Engineering teams to deliver on key business objectives

Reduce scrap through project identification and investigation

Support supplier and manufacturing quality with audits and preparation

Review and analyse data for monitoring processes and product performance

Review customer specifications and support customer service & sales teams

Perform straightforward testing of parts and maintenance of equipment as instructed

Create and deliver simple technical presentations to other employees

Assist Engineers with the writing of product and project technical documentation

Support the identification of key characteristics or critical to quality functions

Support the Mechanical Inspection and release department to ensure conformance with specifications and regulatory requirements

Perform basic design calculations and simple mechanical or thermal analyses

Be aware of and comply with current technology export control legislation and all regulatory requirements

Collaborate with the Innovation team and keep abreast of current/developing technologies

Be a participant in internal and design reviews, bids, proposals and CI activities, asking questions and taking detailed notes

Support the PLM Controller in their role to ensure full configuration control of documentation

Support operations teams with day-to-day activities and issues that may arise

Form a relationship with the Manufacturing Engineering teams and become aware of their function within the business

Qualifications/Skills/Experience

Essential

AS or A-level in Science, Engineering or Mathematics, OR;

Level 3 BTEC in Engineering, OR;

GCSE grades 9-4 in Mathematics and English plus an Advanced Engineering Apprenticeship

Desirable

Level 2 Functional Skills Qualification in English and Mathematics

Level 2 Qualification in Performing Engineering Operations

Experience in using any CAD system for 3D modelling or 2D drawing

Computer literacy and high competence in all MS Office applications particularly MS Excel

Interest or passion with the Aerospace or Aviation industries

Motivated by innovation and driven to keep up to date with industry advances

Self-reliant nature and able to use initiative

Strong problem solving and decision-making skills; with the ability to communicate clearly written and orally to Engineers

Core Behaviours Required

Champions the importance of adherence to the organisation’s Environmental, Health and Safety management systems; actively displays and promotes a safety-first culture within the organisation.

Operates in a systematic, proactive and transparent way

Actively promotes the case for the adoption of emerging and advanced engineering and manufacturing technologies to optimise performance

Takes full responsibility for own professional development, seeking opportunities to enhance knowledge, skills and experience. Keeping abreast of developments in engineering processes manufacturing and emerging technologies

Complies with statutory and organisational health & safety regulations and policies at all times. Accepts responsibility for their workload with a responsible approach to risk. Demonstrates a high level of motivation and resilience when facing challenge

Creates and maintains positive, professional, trusting and ethical working relationships with their team and the wider range of internal, external and connected stakeholders.

Acts professionally with a positive and respectful attitude