Quality Apprentice

Job no: 498351
Work type: Student
Location: Brixworth
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Based at our state-of-the-art Research and Development Centre in Northamptonshire, we are responsible for the design, manufacture, testing and racing of the eight - time World Championship winning Formula 1 hybrid Power Units used by the Mercedes AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 team. We are also proud to supply Power Units with the Alpine, McLaren and Williams Racing teams.

As an Apprentice mechanical Inspector, you will learn to use the latest cutting-edge Metrology, Electrical & non-destructive test process to confirm low-volume, bespoke, precision components within a fast-paced environment whilst maintaining extremely high-quality standards, ensuring we are in the best possible position to continue winning F1 World Championships.

As a team we pride ourselves on sharing knowledge and will support you with a tailored 3-year development plan, designed to provide exposure to the breadth of engineering within our F1 program all whilst being supported by our mentoring program. We are also pleased to have been awarded the 2017 Advanced Apprenticeship Provider by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).

We offer the opportunity to work and learn at the same time to achieve your Advanced Apprenticeship Standard incorporating a HNC in Engineering or similar (IMECHE accredited). By the end of your apprenticeship, you will have developed the knowledge and skills to:

• Able confirm the Quality of components within the required timescales to the required Inspection standards, making use of first principal Inspection techniques and automated Metrology equipment using Engineering drawings or CAD models when appropriate.
• Create CNC measurement strategies to measure complex prismatic components.
• Able to understand GD&T and other quality standards/processes in accordance with ISO or Measurements standards such as DIN, ANSI, ISO etc.
• Liaise with other departments (e.g. Quality, Engineering) to ensure the development of the measurement strategies are optimised.
• Adhere to, create and maintain standard operating procedures for processes and other operations.
• Qualified for radiography process such as X-ray and Computerised tomography to confirm the Quality of sealed electrical & Mechanical components.
• Contribute to Continuous Improvement activities.

Our benefits package includes.

• A starting salary of £21,000p/a, increasing periodically dependent upon performance
• Performance bonus
• Company collective bonus
• Company lease car scheme
• 36 days annual leave
• Access to private healthcare and generous pension scheme
• A variety of other benefits and staff discounts

• Essential:
  
  For you to have achieved a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades equivalent to a C or above (4
  - 9) in Math's, English Language and a Science
• Essential:
  
  A previous Level 3 qualification in a relevant Engineering subject
• You will need to have some practical experience of Engineering, including an understanding of machining principles or/and engine components. Providing examples of any work you have completed as part of your application would be advantageous
• Demonstrate passion for manufacturing (electrical or Mechanical), evidence by extracurricular projects and work experience
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, accountability, and initiative, along with taking pride in the quality of work you produce
• Tenacious, curious and driven individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment
• A willingness to go the extra mile to help the team succeed

We recognise that the ideal candidate for this role may not meet every requirement in this advert and understand that some applicants are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Here at Mercedes AMG HPP our people are…