Measurement Engineering Apprentice

Safety, IATF & Laboratory Governance:

• Follow all Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality procedures applicable to laboratory activities


• Support laboratory activities in accordance with IATF 16949 laboratory requirements, working within defined procedures and under appropriate supervision


• Learn to identify hazards and risks associated with laboratory testing and escalate concerns where necessary


• Maintain laboratory standards through participation in 5S, equipment care and safe systems of work

Measurement, Inspection & Scanning Development:

• Assist with dimensional inspection activities using coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), form tracers, 3D laser scanning systems and hand measurement equipment under supervision


• Progressively develop skills in CMM operation and programming using Mitutoyo M-COSMOS and PC-DMIS software, supported by experienced engineers


• Learn to operate and apply 3D laser scanning technologies for dimensional verification, surface analysis and comparison to CAD models, under supervision


• Develop the ability to interpret 3D CAD data and engineering drawings to support measurement and scanning activities


• Support the preparation of inspection, scanning and measurement reports, including ISIR documentation, for review and approval by a competent engineer


• Develop an understanding of GD&T principles and support dimensional troubleshooting activities with guidance

Laboratory Competence & Measurement Control:

• Learn to operate laboratory test equipment and instrumentation within defined competency and training limits


• Support the use of calibrated and traceable equipment in accordance with laboratory procedures


• Develop an understanding of measurement principles, equipment capability and basic calibration requirements, following defined test methods and work instructions and escalating where standards are unclear

Data Integrity, Analysis & Problem Solving:

• Accurately record measurement and scanning data in line with laboratory documentation and data integrity requirements


• Learn to analyse dimensional and scanning results, identify trends or anomalies and support root cause investigations under supervision


• Assist with non-conformance investigation and corrective action activities in collaboration with Quality and Supplier Quality teams


• Develop awareness of measurement system principles, including basic Measurement System Analysis (MSA)

Quality Engineering Exposure & Continuous Improvement:

• Support Quality Engineering activities across multiple functions, including Receiving Inspection, Supplier Quality Assurance, New Product Introduction, Plant Quality and Warranty, as part of the apprenticeship development programme


• Work with Production and Engineering teams to support measurement- and inspection-related process improvements where opportunities are identified


• Participate in Kaizen and continuous improvement activities to enhance measurement, scanning and inspection effectiveness, efficiency and data reliability