Quality Apprentice

Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains; Brixworth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Company collective bonus

Company lease car scheme

36 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Job summary

Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains invites applications for an Apprentice Mechanical Inspector as part of a 3-year Advanced Apprenticeship Programme. The role is based at our Northamptonshire R&D Centre, where you will learn metrology, X‑ray and CT inspection, working on bespoke, precision components for F1 power units and collaborating with multiple engineering teams.

You will follow a tailored development plan, supported by mentoring, to gain exposure to engineering breadth within our

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering with machining principles or engine components is advantageous.
• Evidence of passion for manufacturing and related projects/work experience.
• Willingness to go the extra mile and take pride in high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Learn to use metrology, non-destructive testing and inspection processes to verify components.
• Develop CNC measurement strategies for complex components.
• Understand GD&T and ISO/DIN/ANSI quality standards and apply them in inspection work.

Skills

Quality inspection

GD&T

Engineering drawings

CNC measurement

Metrology equipment

Radiography

Continuous improvement

Education

Foundation engineering qualification (level 3)

GCSEs (Maths, English, Science)

Tools

CAD/engineering drawings

Job description

Apprentice Mechanical Inspector

At Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains, we offer a 3-year, award winning Advanced Apprenticeship Program, which will tap into your passion and determination to win, giving you a real opportunity to contribute to our success story. 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?

Skills

• Be able to 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.

• 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

What do we need from you?

• 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
• For you to have completed (or be expecting to achieve by September) a Foundation engineering qualification at level 3.
• 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

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 our strength and the diverse talents they bring are critical to our success. HPP does not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or group or class protected by any local law and we encourage applications from any background.