At a Glance
- Tasks: Support quality procedures and collaborate on high-integrity projects in various sectors.
- Company: Leading fabrication company with a focus on innovation and quality.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, private healthcare, generous pension, and 25 days annual leave.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with excellent mentoring and growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Kickstart your engineering career with structured development and real-world impact.
- Qualifications: Degree in relevant engineering discipline and strong problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Astute's Nuclear team is partnering with a leading fabrication company to recruit a Graduate Quality Engineer based in Oxfordshire to support their growing project book. This Graduate Quality Engineer role comes with a structured development pathway, funded training, mentoring from experienced engineers, and exposure to high-integrity projects across nuclear, fusion, defence, healthcare and energy sectors. If you're a graduate engineer with a curiosity for how things are made, why they fail, and how quality prevents that, and you're looking to build a long-term career in a regulated fabrication environment, then submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties of the Graduate Quality Engineer role
- Support the implementation and maintenance of quality procedures, inspection plans and project quality requirements
- Translate engineering drawings, specifications and standards into effective shop floor controls
- Verify product conformity through inspection and documentation review across fabrication and welding processes
- Identify, report and support investigation of non-conformances, contributing to root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Maintain accurate quality documentation, including traceability records and certification packs
- Assist with internal, customer and third-party audits
- Collaborate with engineering and production teams to ensure compliance and resolve quality issues
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects and improve process control
Professional qualifications
- Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials, Welding, Aerospace or related engineering discipline (or equivalent)
- Ability or willingness to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
- Structured, evidence-based problem-solving approach
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- High level of personal ownership and integrity
- Eligibility to work in the UK and obtain security clearance if required
Personal skills
- Curious about engineering and manufacturing processes
- Willing to spend time learning on the shop floor
- Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality and accuracy
- A proactive problem-solver
- Able to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders
- Eager to learn and develop within a structured graduate programme
Benefits of the Graduate Quality Engineer role
- Competitive salary
- Private healthcare
- Generous pension scheme
- Life assurance cover
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holiday
- Full graduate progression and mentoring scheme
Graduate Quality Engineer in Abingdon employer: Astute Technical Recruitment
Astute's Nuclear team offers an exceptional opportunity for a Graduate Quality Engineer in Oxfordshire, providing a structured development pathway with funded training and mentorship from seasoned professionals. The work culture fosters collaboration and continuous improvement, ensuring that employees are engaged in high-integrity projects across various critical sectors, while enjoying competitive benefits such as private healthcare, a generous pension scheme, and ample annual leave.
Contact Details:
Astute Technical Recruitment Recruitment Team
