Apprentice Quality Engineer

About

You'll work within our Supplier Quality team, supporting both internal manufacturing teams and external suppliers to improve quality, prevent defects, and drive continuous improvement across our processes. From day one, you'll be learning on the job, supported by experienced mentors and structured training.

Responsibilities

• Collecting and analysing quality data to help identify trends, issues, and improvement opportunities
• Supporting investigations into non‑conforming or defective materials and helping to put corrective actions in place
• Working with suppliers to assess quality, capability, and compliance
• Supporting new product introduction and supplier verification activities
• Taking part in cross‑functional improvement projects across the business
• Learning and applying structured problem‑solving, Lean, and continuous improvement tools

Learning Objectives

• Understanding data types, sources, architecture, and how data is managed, shared, and stored
• Extracting, cleaning, validating, formatting, and combining data from multiple sources
• Data quality, governance, and compliance considerations
• Analysing data using basic statistical methods, databases (SQL), algorithms, and pattern recognition
• Presenting insights through data visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI/Tableau) and using AI tools effectively with data

Training is delivered through a blend of live online sessions, coaching, independent study, and workplace projects, with dedicated learning time built into your working week.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 9-4 (A-C), including Maths, English, and Science (desirable)

Additional Information

We're looking for someone who is motivated, curious, and keen to learn. You don't need previous quality experience - what matters most is your attitude and interest.

Dennis Eagle is an equal opportunities employer and a disability confident organisation committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

Please be aware that Dennis Eagle is not a sponsoring organisation. Therefore the successful applicant must already possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure the right to work in the UK independently.

Location and Hours

• Location: Warwick, CV34 6TE
• Hours: 37 hours per week | between 08:00 and 16:30 Monday to Thursday, and 08:00-13:00 Friday
• Hourly rate: £8 (£16,640.64 pa)