Apprentice Quality Engineer: Data & Process Improvement

Dennis Eagle; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Enhanced pension

Life assurance

Health support

Employee assistance

Career development

Cycle to Work

My Benefits discounts

Mortgage advice

Job summary

Dennis Eagle in Blackpool invites applications for an Apprentice Quality Engineer. You’ll join the Supplier Quality team, learn on the job, and work toward a Level 3 Data Technician apprenticeship while contributing to quality improvements across processes.

The role offers 37 hours per week at an hourly rate of £8.66 (£16,741.51 per year), with mentoring and structured training from day one. No prior quality experience is required; the emphasis is on attitude, curiosity and willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• GCSEs (maths, English and science) at grades 9–4 (A–C)
• Willingness to learn and develop in quality/engineering
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyse quality data to identify trends and opportunities
• Support investigations into non-conforming materials and drive corrective actions
• Collaborate with suppliers to assess quality, capability, and compliance
• Support new product introduction and supplier verification activities
• Participate in cross-functional improvement projects and Lean initiatives
• Learn and apply structured problem-solving techniques and data tools

Skills

Analytical mindset

Good communication

Basic IT skills (MS Office)

Curiosity/learning mindset

Problem solving

Education

GCSEs (Maths, English, Science)

Tools

Power BI

SQL basics

Job description

Dennis Eagle in Blackpool invites applications for an Apprentice Quality Engineer. You’ll join the Supplier Quality team, learn on the job, and work toward a Level 3 Data Technician apprenticeship while contributing to quality improvements across processes.

The role offers 37 hours per week at an hourly rate of £8.66 (£16,741.51 per year), with mentoring and structured training from day one. No prior quality experience is required; the emphasis is on attitude, curiosity and willingness to learn.