Graduate Mechanical Engineer - Quality

Kingdom Services Group Ltd; Fareham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Segensworth is looking for a recent Mechanical Engineering graduate to join as a Quality Engineer. This entry-level position offers structured training, mentoring, and the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in quality processes within aerospace engineering. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical mindset, problem-solving skills, and a proactive approach. Competitive salary with additional benefits including 5 weeks holiday and pension contributions.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday

11% pension

Share save scheme

Discounts at supermarkets

Onsite gym

Significant training

Qualifications

• Recent degree (BEng/MEng) in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline required.
• Interest in engineering quality, standards, and processes is essential.
• Willingness to learn and be detail-focused.

Responsibilities

• Review customer quality requirements and support engineering/manufacturing teams.
• Investigate non-conformances and contribute to corrective action plans.
• Support internal and external audits, helping with customer approvals.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving ability

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Location: Segensworth near Portsmouth/Southampton, Hampshire

Salary: £32,000 to £35,000 + 5 weeks holiday, 11% pension, share save scheme, discounts at supermarkets, onsite Gym + SIGNIFICANT TRAINING

Are you a recent Mechanical Engineering graduate looking to build a career in Aerospace Engineering? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a world-class engineering company as a Quality Engineer, where you’ll receive structured training, mentoring, and hands-on experience in quality.

You don’t need to have prior industry experience – what matters is your degree, problem-solving ability, and eagerness to learn. Over time, you’ll develop expertise in quality tools, standards, and methods, while working on real projects that make a difference. Other members of the Quality team have also been trained up so you will be very well supported!

What You’ll Be Learning And Doing

• How to review customer quality requirements and support engineering/manufacturing teams.
• Working with customers, suppliers, and colleagues to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Investigating non-conformances and contributing to corrective action plans.
• Learning industry problem-solving methods such as root cause analysis and 8D.
• Supporting internal and external audits, and helping with customer approvals.
• Gaining experience in ISO9001, AS9100 and other international quality standards.
• Assisting with product verification, inspection, and certification documentation.
• Developing skills in data analysis, report writing, and continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For

• A recent degree (BEng/MEng) in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• An interest in engineering quality, standards, and processes.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.
• A proactive, detail-focused approach and willingness to learn.

What’s On Offer

• A clear development pathway with training and mentoring.
• The chance to work in aerospace and advanced engineering.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Long-term career progression.

This is an excellent first step for a graduate keen to apply their engineering degree in a real-world, regulated environment, and build a career in Quality Engineering.

Apply today and start your journey in advanced engineering quality.

Contact Neil Williams at Kingdom People on 02392 483944 for a chat or click "Apply Now" to send us your CV. We’ll review it and respond promptly!

Kingdom People are acting as a Recruitment Agency on behalf of their client.