KUKA Systems– Level 3 – Quality Engineering Apprenticeship

Company: KUKA UK Limited
Location: Halesowen, B62 8AN
Type: Apprenticeship
Salary: £296.00 per week
Sector: Test How Things Work
Ref: VAC-00859
Application Deadline Date: 26/08/2026
Start Date: 13/09/2026
Positions Available: 1
Working Week: At the company: Mon - Thur 8am - 4.30pm, Fri 8am - 12.30pm

Brief Description

This role involves inspecting components and materials using engineering drawings and precision measuring equipment to ensure they meet quality standards. You will record inspection results, identify and report any quality issues, and support suppliers and internal teams with resolving problems. The role also provides valuable practical experience

Qualifications Required

5 GCSEs at 9 – 4 / A* - C (5 or above preferred), must include maths, English language, and ideally Science, or equivalent related qualification.

Personal Qualities

It is important that the candidate is self-motivated, an effective problem solver with good planning and communication skills.

It is essential that the candidate has a keen eye for detail and a high level of pride in their work to ensure that the technical accuracy of their work meets the companies required standards.

Skills Required

- Excellent communication skills
- Able to demonstrate a clear interest to work in the manufacturing sector

Training to be Provided

Together with invaluable commercial and practical experience, you’ll gain several academic and vocational qualifications throughout your time with your employer and Make UK, which are fully paid for, including: 
● Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Practical Foundation Training – in year 1, in 6 week blocks to include 4 weeks at Make UK and 2 weeks in company
● Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Workplace Competence Training - in years 2 to 4 in company
● Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Development Knowledge - in Years 1, 2 & 3 on block release to Make UK
● In house training in line with your requirements.
● Further qualifications deemed necessary by your employer

On completion of your studies, you will achieve your full apprenticeship certification that will prove competence as a Level 3 Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician

Future Prospects

This 4 year programme will include: • Engineering Basic Skills training – off the job full time at Make UK in Aston, Birmingham • NVQ Level 3 in Engineering • A Technical Certificate (BTEC Diploma Level 3 in Engineering) • In house training in line with your requirements.

Vacancy Detail

Company:

KUKA Group is a global leader in automation solutions with sales of around 4 billion euro and around 14,500 employees. KUKA Group’s portfolio spans industrial automation, intralogistics, and warehouse automation, offering products, solutions, services, and software & AI that empower customers across diverse sectors from automotive and electronics to metal processing, manufacturing, retail & ecommerce, FMCG & CPG, healthcare & life sciences, aerospace and education. KUKA Group is operating globally in more than 50 countries and headquartered in Augsburg, Germany.

Website: https://www.kuka.com/en-gb/company

1. Inspect incoming components and materials against drawings.

2. Perform visual and dimensional quality inspections using precision measuring
equipment.

Leica
Trimos
Slip Gauges
Micrometres
Vernier

3. Assist with the use of the Leica to inspect and measure machine bases.

4. Provide measurement and inspection support to subcon when required.

5. File and maintain accurate records of rejected components in accordance with the F55
process.

6. Record inspection results and maintain accurate quality documentation (inspection
drawings).

7. Develop practical knowledge of engineering drawings, tolerances.

8. Support commissioning activities by collecting and recording measurement data for
Cpk capability checks (Helps projects).

9. Create rejection notes recording relevant information including the reason for rejection,
supplier, part number and job number.

10. Communicate quality issues to relevant supptiers and internal departments.

11. Arrange the collection and return of rejected components, liaising with Andy Norton as
required (chasing if not returned).

12. Organise measurement equipment for calibration in accordance with company
procedures and calibration schedules.

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Other Information

Must be UK National because of Government Security Classification (GSC) requirements of the role (No duel nationals).