Apprentice Quality Engineer
Core
Support internal manufacturing teams and external suppliers to improve quality, prevent defects, and drive continuous improvement across processes.
Role type
Apprentice Quality Engineer (Level 3 Data Technician)
Builds
Quality improvements, defect prevention, supplier compliance, and process enhancements
Domain
Manufacturing / Supplier Quality
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
data collection and analysis, problem-solving, supplier assessment, corrective action planning, cross-functional collaboration, Lean and continuous improvement tools, basic statistical methods, SQL, data visualization (Power BI/Tableau), AI tools for data
Preferred skills
interest in engineering and quality, analytical mindset, basic IT skills (Microsoft Office), GCSEs in Maths, English, and Science
Technologies
SQL, Power BI, Tableau, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams)
Responsibilities
Collect and analyze quality data to identify trends and improvement opportunities; Support investigations into non-conforming materials and implement corrective actions; Work with suppliers to assess quality, capability, and compliance; Support new product introduction and supplier verification; Participate in cross-functional improvement projects; Apply structured problem-solving and continuous improvement tools
Seniority
Apprentice, entry-level with structured training