Graduate Quality Engineer

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
Within the role you will:
* 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
We are looking for someone with the following:
* 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
The Graduate Quality Engineer role would suit someone who is:
* 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

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