Quality Engineering Apprentice

Introduction

Yorkshire Precision Engineering in Keighley are looking to develop an apprentice to be an engineer within their quality department. The primary function of this role is to inspect various components from a variety of sectors, including oil & gas, medical, brewing, food, space and many more.

About the Employer

Yorkshire Precision Engineering Ltd (YPEL) are specialists in the production of CNC mill/turned components, operating advanced multi-axis sliding head and fixed head lathes to deliver complex, high-precision parts. With a strong focus on “one-hit” machining, we are able to produce components with exceptional accuracy, efficiency and consistency, reducing lead times and ensuring cost-effectiveness for our customers.

What You'll Do

You will learn how to use various different metrology equipment and inspection techniques along the way. This is a hands-on role that allows the apprentice technician to see all different aspects of machining and at the end of the apprenticeship, will be a fully trained quality Inspector. 

Responsibilities are : 

• First off & last off checks
• Patrol inspections
• Inspecting batches of components
• Occasionally documenting reports (something to grow into)
• Programming CMM & Keyence (something to grow into)
• Liaising with machinists to ensure Part compliance
• Visual inspection of deburring
• Ensuring SOPs for products are completed 

Training Outcome

Potential for further YP-supported learning – HNC, etc.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - Grade 4 (or equivalent)
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - Grade 4 (or equivalent)
• Essential - GCSE - Science - Grade 4 (or equivalent)

Course Information

Course: Metrology technician (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Health and science

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Friday 40hrs p/w.

Expected Duration: 4 Years

Training Provider: APPRIS CHARITY LIMITED