Quality and Project Engineering Apprentice

About the role

Mec-Com are looking to recruit an enthusiastic apprentice to join their team. You will assist experienced quality engineers with the inspection and testing of materials, planning and executing projects and work closely with engineers to understand manufacturing processes and equipment.

In this role you will:

Quality Control:

• Assist in inspecting and testing materials, in-process components, and finished products to ensure compliance with quality standards
• Collaborate with the quality team to identify and address product defects, deviations, and non-conformities
• Learn and implement quality control procedures to maintain and improve product quality

Project Management:

• Support project managers in planning, executing, and closing projects within established timelines and budgets
• Assist in coordinating project activities, ensuring effective communication among team members and stakeholders
• Learn project management tools and methodologies to contribute to project success

Engineering:

• Work closely with the engineering team to understand manufacturing processes and equipment
• Participate in troubleshooting and problem-solving activities related to equipment and process issues
• Gain hands-on experience in implementing engineering solutions for process improvement

Training

• This is a Level 3 Engineering and Manufacturing Support apprenticeship, delivered over a 36 month period
• The apprentice will attend the training centre, In-Comm Training Services in Aldridge WS9 8UG, 2.5 days a week for the first 14 months. Please ensure you are able to travel to this address as well as to the company address

Apprenticeship standard: Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)

Training provider: IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

After your apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there will be a full-time position available within the business.

Working hours

Monday - Thursday, 7.00am - 5:15pm.

39 hours a week

Duration: 3 Years

Possible start date: 16 October 2026

Wage

£16,224 a year

Skills

• Communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Interest in Engineering
• Willingness to learn

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English (grade 9-5), essential

Things to consider

The right apprentice must be able to demonstrate an interest in engineering and willingness to learn.

Please ensure the commute is researched thoroughly due to lack of public transport routes near the company.

Benefits

• Free parking
• Mentoring

About the employer

As one of the UK’s largest independent contract manufacturers, we are continuously developing our capabilities to ensure that we can respond to the everchanging requirements of our Customers.

With over 250 employees and a combined shop-floor space of 11,000 m2 across our two manufacturing sites, Mec Com in the UK, and European Fabrications in Romania, we provide competitive solutions to market leading businesses around the globe.

Ongoing capital investment and the implementation of lean manufacturing techniques have created a truly flexible and cost-effective manufacturing environment.

With 2 decades of success behind us you can have confidence in the quality of both our products and our service.