Quality technician apprentice

Schaeffler UK Ltd are looking for a Quality technician apprentice to complete a Level 3 Technical Support Technician apprenticeship. The candidate will be responsible for maintaining quality inspection standards and quality inspection activities.

Role & responsibilities

• Read, understand and work from engineering drawings


• Analysis, problem solving and improvement of assembly and machining processes


• Production release of machined parts; provision of guidance on adjustments needed


• COSMOS programming and operation of 3CMM machines


• Programming and operation of functional test rigs for assemblies


• Programming and operation of GOM 3D scanner


• Calibration of all measurement equipment, and work with external calibration suppliers as needed


• Production support and guidance on wide range of quality issues


• Use of various measuring equipment


• Investigation, analysis, and sample measurements on a variety of components, tools and gauges


• Customer claim root cause analysis and supplier component technical support


• Maintain quality and production standards and inspections, including understanding products and vehicle functionality


• Working to company procedures and policies
  
  Organisation skills


• Analytical skills


• Good communication skills


• Good knowledge of quality and procedures


• IT and SAP to a good level


Personal qualities the candidate must have:

• Appropriate level of flexibility


• Attention to detail


• Problem solver


• Good time keeping and attendance record


• Flexible approach to learning


• Able to work within wider team, GCSE English language C or 4 or above


• GCSE Maths C or 4 or above.
  
  The Schaeffler Group has been driving forward ground-breaking inventions and developments in the field of motion technology for over 75 years. With innovative technologies, products, and services for electric mobility, CO -efficient drives, chassis solutions, Industry 4.0, digitalization, and renewable energies, the company is a reliable partner for making motion more efficient, intelligent, and sustainable - over the entire life cycle. The motion technology company manufactures high-precision components and systems for drive train and chassis applications as well as rolling and plain bearing solutions for a large number of industrial applications.


The Schaeffler Group generated sales of EUR 16.3 billion in 2023. With around 83,400 employees, the Schaeffler Group is one of the world's largest family-owned companies. With more than 1,250 patent applications in 2022, Schaeffler is Germany's fourth most innovative company according to the DPMA (German Patent and Trademark Office)., Applicants are also required to successfully complete a series of assessments at the University of Sheffield's AMRC Training Centre, as well as an employer recruitment and selection process to secure a place on an apprenticeship programme.