We are looking for a Graduate Quality Engineer to join a leading aerospace manufacturer. With a strong focus on safety, compliance, and continuous improvement, we are looking for a motivated Graduate Quality Engineer to join the Quality team and develop their career in a highly regulated, high-performance environment.

As a Graduate Quality Engineer, you will support the Quality team in ensuring products and processes meet aerospace standards and customer requirements. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience across manufacturing, supplier quality, and compliance within AS9100-certified operations.


Graduate Quality Engineer
Permanent Position
£30,000 per annum
Mon–Thu: 7am–4pm or 8am–5pm and Fri: 7am–12pm or 8am–1pm
Derby

Key Responsibilities:
*Support internal quality assurance activities across production and engineering
*Assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone)
*Help maintain compliance with AS9100, ISO9001, and customer requirements
*Review manufacturing documentation, inspection plans, and FAI submissions (AS9102)
*Support non-conformance investigations and concession processes
*Work with suppliers to improve quality performance
*Analyse quality data and produce reports on KPIs (scrap, rework, yield, etc.)
Essential Experience & Skills:
*Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, or related discipline
*Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking
*Interest in quality engineering and regulated industries
*Good problem-solving and communication skills
*Proficient in Microsoft Office
Benefits:
*5% employer / 3% employee pension
*25 days holiday + bank holidays
*Early finish every Friday
*Training and development opportunities