Apprentice mechanical Inspector

Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains; Overstone; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Company collective bonus

Lease car scheme

36 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Staff discounts

Job summary

Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains is offering an Apprentice mechanical Inspector role at our Northamptonshire R&D Centre. You will learn to use cutting-edge Metrology, Electrical and non-destructive test processes to confirm low-volume, precision components within a fast-paced environment, while following a tailored 3-year development plan and mentoring program.

You will develop skills in radiography, GD&T, and measurement strategy creation, with a starting salary of £21,000 per year and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or above (4-9) in Maths, English Language and Science.
• A Level 3 qualification in a relevant Engineering subject.
• Some practical experience of Engineering, including machining principles or engine components.
• Passion for manufacturing and related extracurricular projects/work experience.

Responsibilities

• Confirm the quality of components using first principle inspection techniques and metrology equipment.
• Create CNC measurement strategies for complex prismatic components.
• Understand GD&T and ISO/DIN standards and processes.
• Liaise with Quality and Engineering to optimise measurement strategies.
• Adhere to and maintain standard operating procedures.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Accountability

Initiative

Tenacity

Education

Level 3 qualification in Engineering

GCSEs in Maths, English and Science

Job description

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). What can we offer you? 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.
• 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
• 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