Quality Apprentice

Summary

ASG AMF based in Bromborough, is a well-established subcontract precision engineering company with over 35 years of experience, investing in the latest CNC machining capabilities. We’re looking for a motivated individual to join our team to assist in our day to day quality tasks to ensure we meet our goals for growth over the next few years.

Annual wage: £15,808 a year
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Training course: Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)
Hours: Monday to Friday; shifts TBC
38 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 28 October
Duration: 2 Years 6 Months
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

The role entails working as part of a close team within the Quality Department, with the final goal of becoming a skilled Quality Engineer, reporting directly to the Quality Manager.

Working predominantly in the Semi-Conductor and analytical sciences sector, the workload is often fast changing and varied to meet the high demands of our customers. As part of the ASG Group of companies, a larger aerospace outfit, there will be the opportunity to work on any projects that they may require assistance on also.

Responsibilities will include:

Reading/understanding engineering drawings
Manual inspection using hand tools such as verniers and micrometers
Weld verification/leak testing
CNC CMM inspection
CNC CMM programming
Internal auditing
Understanding and implementing the Company Quality Procedures
Incoming / outgoing Inspection
First Article Report writing and bubble diagram creation
Calibration
8D analysis
Liaising with customers / suppliers

Full on the job training will be given, and there will also be opportunities for personal improvement through external training providers on top of your apprenticeship learning.

Where you’ll work

UNIT 5

POWERSTATION BUSINESS PARK

THERMAL ROAD

BROMBOROUGH

CH62 4YB

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

CHESHIRE COLLEGE SOUTH AND WEST

Your training course

Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)

Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)

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.

Your training plan

In-house training plus the candidate will follow a Level 4 Apprenticeship programme and study towards a Level 4 Engineering manufacturing technician. This training will be structured and delivered by Cheshire College – South & West. If the candidate does not hold GCSE grades A-C (9-4) or equivalent, they will be required to complete a Level 2 Functional Skill in the relevant subject.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Administrative skills
Logical
Team working

About this company

ASG AMF based in Bromborough, The Wirral, is a well established subcontract precision engineering company with over 35 years of experience, investing continuously in the latest CNC machining capabilities. ASG AMF have developed expertise in manufacturing: Ultra High Vacuum components and assemblies for the Semiconductor Sector Umbilical components for subsea and other offshore sectors Cryogenic, mass spectrometry and equipment for Research facilities across Europe equipment Critical parts for Aerospace, MoD, Oil and Gas and Nuclear sectors We seek to offer our customers solutions that can meet the needs of the most demanding marketplace. Whether it be a component part or a complex assembly we are committed to producing a high quality product delivered on time, every time.

After this apprenticeship

Opportunity for Quality Engineer position, progression within Group. To tackle the skills shortage within the industry, AMF/ASG are particularly interested in the development of staff and recognise this is a key area of attention, if we hope to meet our growth and performance targets. As an employee therefore, there will be a particular interest and focus on your personal development along with ongoing review of new and different benefits to go along with the role.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CHESHIRE COLLEGE SOUTH AND WEST

Sophie Cain

sophie.cain@ccsw.ac.uk

07867143886

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000277005.

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Closes in 10 days (Tuesday 15 October at 11:59pm)

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