Test & Engine Finish Engineering Apprentice

Manufacturing Operations are responsible for leading production employees to execute the assembly, test, paint, and engine finish processes within the manufacturing facility including the quality department and logistics department, to deliver a world-class product to our customers.  This role utilises the Caterpillar Production System (Lean Manufacturing) Principles to deliver People, Quality, Velocity and Cost (PQVC) improvements and results.

The purpose of this level 3 engineering apprenticeship role is to develop individuals within the manufacturing department. Who are responsible for the assembly, testing, painting, and shipping of the engines to the customers, additional they are responsible for doing this in a world class manor ensuring defect free engines being shipped to customers on time. With this role being focused on the Test & EFD (Engine Finish Department).

Throughout all your apprenticeship you will be adding value to the product and the business, whilst working towards achieving a recognised qualification which will set you up well for a successful career within Perkins Engines.

During this 4-year apprenticeship, you will be given the opportunity to experience different aspects of manufacturing, designed to provide you with an excellent foundation in your future. From day one you will be embedded with the Test & EFD team, solving real world problems. You will get to work and collaborate with people in Caterpillar facilities worldwide. Engine Testing is the team that are responsible for ensuring that all the engines assembled at our Stafford facility meet all the requirements and expectations of our customers as well as all national and international regulations. Responsible for the safe and efficient testing of the engines, our team in test also look for opportunities to improve our processes, working closely with other department in the facility. Engine Finishing is the team that are responsible for the spraying painting and final customer preparations of the engine. They will receive a tested engine from test and then wash, clean, prepare, spray paint and finish the engine for final quality inspection prior to the shipping of the engine to the customer, working closely with logistics and quality.

Even though your apprenticeship will be based within the Test & EFD department, with will experience rotations in the following departments:

Engine Assembly: Our Stafford facility produces both inline and vee engines to meet the requirements of our customers. Our assembly team ensure the right parts are fitted to the right engines and that they are done to the highest possible standard. In addition to our main production lines, the assembly team includes our sub-assembly processes, where amongst other things, they assemble turbos and exhaust systems.
Quality Department: Our quality department are responsible for maintaining our excellent reputation as a manufacturer of high-quality products. Our quality department is responsible for checking engines during the build process, during the test process and before they are delivered to our customers. In addition to this, the quality team deal with our suppliers, ensuring that what we get is as high quality as we deliver to our customers.