Summary
Working in an experienced team, support manufacturing operations by responding to and investigating problems that affect the manufacturing organisation’s ability to build right first time. Work with manufacturing, suppliers and third-party stakeholders to quickly identify root causes and implement countermeasures to cut problems off at source.
Annual wage
£15,756 a year
Please note salary is currently under review for potential increase.
Training course
Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)
Hours
Monday to Friday Shifts to be confirmed
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date
Monday 1 September
Duration
3 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 Quality Engineering function is responsible for covering a diverse range of Supplier and Engineering issues across Press, Body, Paint and General Assembly. Key activities include:
* Support the Manufacturing and Quality Operations teams by providing technical leadership to ensure internal and external supplier quality is always maintained
* Ensure the provision of a rapid response to problems experienced by customers to quickly contain issues and generate solutions that ensure continuity of production
* Work closely with suppliers/customers/Service providers to ensure good working relations and excellent communication channels are maintained
* Raise outstanding Engineering concerns with the responsible QPL/Design teams
* Steer critical items through Stellantis’ engineering escalation process
Where you’ll work
North Road Industrial Estate
Ellesmere Port
South Wirral
CH65 1AL
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.
* 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 C/4)
* IT (grade C/4)
* Maths (grade C/4)
* One other subject (grade C/4)
* Science (grade C/4)
Desirable qualifications
A Level in:
* Maths (grade B/6)
* Science (grade B/6)
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
* Problem solving skills
* Analytical skills
* Team working
* Initiative
Other requirements
The plant is not on a bus route, so you will require your own transport, when based at Plant. This is a Manufacturing/ Shop floor-based industry.