Schneider Electric
Global leader in electrification, automation and digitization for industries, infrastructure and buildings.
Quality Engineer Apprentice
Ensure product compliance and lead continuous improvement on manufacturing lines.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Quality Engineer Apprentice role is based on‑site in Leeds and is part of a Level 6 UK Degree Apprenticeship Programme with a salary of £23,000. The mission is to ensure products meet customer requirements while driving continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing lines, supporting Schneider Electric's digital manufacturing solutions and operational excellence. • Ensure product compliance using PFMEA, Control Plans, Poka Yoke, Jidoka, etc. • Manage complaints, deploy containment, and implement corrective and preventative actions. • Lead continuous improvement programs such as 8D, Lean Six Sigma, Red X, Kata QRCI, etc.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸product compliance
- ▸complaint management
- ▸continuous improvement
- ▸six sigma
- ▸digital manufacturing
- ▸control plans
What You Bring
The role follows a 37.5‑hour week from Monday to Friday, with exact start and finish times set with the line manager. Essential attributes include clear technical communication and the ability to think quickly in a fast‑paced environment; desirable traits are curiosity about manufacturing processes and proficiency with continuous improvement techniques. Candidates must hold GCSEs (including Maths and English) and relevant A‑levels or equivalent qualifications; no prior experience is required, and visa sponsorship is unavailable.
Requirements
- ▸technical communication
- ▸quick thinking
- ▸manufacturing
- ▸continuous improvement
- ▸gcses
- ▸a-levels
Benefits
Apprentices receive a blend of on‑the‑job training delivered by Schneider Electric, including a comprehensive induction, regular mentoring, social networking, performance reviews, mental health and wellbeing support, and feedback opportunities. Additionally, 20% of working hours (approximately six hours per week) are protected for off‑the‑job training with a selected provider, covering the knowledge, skills and behaviours required by the apprenticeship standard. • Comprehensive induction for new apprentices. • Mentoring or regular one‑to‑one guidance. • Social enrichment and networking opportunities. • Mental health and wellbeing support. • Feedback opportunities. • Competitive salary and attractive bonus scheme. • Employee Share Ownership Programme. • Pension scheme and generous life assurance. • 28 days annual leave plus public holidays. • Holiday buy programme. • Flexible working arrangements (role dependent). • Hybrid working arrangements (role dependent). • Access to health and wellbeing support. • Volunteering opportunities. • Employee discounts (including fitness, shopping & dining). • SE Career Hub portal access for internal opportunities and mentorship. • Learning portal access to support continuous learning.
Work Environment
Onsite