Kuka – Level 3 – Quality Engineering Apprenticeship

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Halesowen; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

KUKA Group is offering a Level 3 Quality Engineering Apprenticeship in the United Kingdom. The program covers hands-on inspection of components, dimensional quality checks, and collaboration with suppliers and internal teams to uphold strict quality standards.

Training blocks include Make UK sessions and in-house development, with pathways toward NVQ and BTEC qualification, in a structured year‑by‑year plan at the Aston, Birmingham area.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs at 9–4 / A*-C (5+ preferred), must include maths, English, and ideally Science.
• Self-motivated with good problem-solving and planning skills.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming components and materials against drawings.
• Perform visual and dimensional quality inspections using precision measuring equipment.
• Assist with Leica inspections to measure machine bases.
• Provide measurement and inspection support to subcontractors as required.
• File and maintain records of rejected components per the F55 process.
• Record inspection results and maintain accurate quality documentation.
• Develop knowledge of engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Support commissioning by collecting data for CpK capability checks.
• Create rejection notes with reasons, supplier, part number and job number.
• Communicate quality issues to suppliers and internal departments.
• Arrange collection/return of rejected components with relevant contacts.
• Organise calibration of measurement equipment in line with procedures.

Skills

Self-motivation

Problem solving

Planning

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

GCSEs including Maths & English

Science (preferred)

Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Kuka – Level 3 – Quality Engineering Apprenticeship

KUKA Group is a global leader in automation solutions with sales of around 4 billion euro and around 14,500 employees. KUKA Group’s portfolio spans industrial automation, intralogistics, and warehouse automation, offering products, solutions, services, and software & AI that empower customers across diverse sectors from automotive and electronics to metal processing, manufacturing, retail & ecommerce, FMCG & CPG, healthcare & life sciences, aerospace and education. KUKA Group is operating globally in more than 50 countries and headquartered in Augsburg, Germany.

1. 1. Inspect incoming components and materials against drawings.


2. 2. Perform visual and dimensional quality inspections using precision measuring equipment.


3. 3. Assist with the use of the Leica to inspect and measure machine bases.


4. 4. Provide measurement and inspection support to subcon when required.


5. 5. File and maintain accurate records of rejected components in accordance with the F55 process.


6. 6. Record inspection results and maintain accurate quality documentation (inspection drawings).


7. 7. Develop practical knowledge of engineering drawings, tolerances.


8. 8. Support commissioning activities by collecting and recording measurement data for Cpk capability checks (Helps projects).


9. 9. Create rejection notes recording relevant information including the reason for rejection, supplier, part number and job number.


10. 10. Communicate quality issues to relevant supptiers and internal departments.


11. 11. Arrange the collection and return of rejected components, liaising with Andy Norton as required (chasing if not returned).


12. 12. Organise measurement equipment for calibration in accordance with company procedures and calibration schedules.

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Working Week

At the company: Mon - Thur 8am - 4.30pm, Fri 8am - 12.30pm

Qualifications Required

5 GCSEs at 9 – 4 / A* - C (5 or above preferred), must include maths, English language, and ideally Science, or equivalent related qualification.

Personal Qualities

It is important that the candidate is self-motivated, an effective problem solver with good planning and communication skills.

It is essential that the candidate has a keen eye for detail and a high level of pride in their work to ensure that the technical accuracy of their work meets the companies required standards.

Skills Required

- Able to demonstrate a clear interest to work in the manufacturing sector

Training to be Provided

• Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Practical Foundation Training – in year 1, in 6 week blocks to include 4 weeks at Make UK and 2 weeks in company


• Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Workplace CompetenceTraining - in years 2 to 4 in company


• Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Development Knowledge - in Years 1, 2 & 3 on block release to Make UK


• In house training in line with your requirements.


• Further qualifications deemed necessary by your employer

Future Prospects

• Engineering Basic Skills training – off the job full time at Make UK in Aston, Birmingham


• NVQ Level 3 in Engineering


• A Technical Certificate (BTEC Diploma Level 3 in Engineering)


• In house training in line with your requirements.