Quality Engineer Graduate

KBR; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sponsorship for professional qualifict

Competitive starting salary

Benefits package

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Quality Engineer Graduate to join the Defence & Nuclear Technology Solutions UK division. You will support the Integrated Management System, assist with quality assurance and control activities, and help implement our quality transformation initiatives under the Head of Quality & Innovation.

You will gain hands-on experience across audits, process reviews, and data-driven improvement, applying modern digital tools while developing solid foundations in quality systems and

Qualifications

• Minimum a 2:1 Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Scientific/Technical discipline.
• Master's degree in quality management is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Interest in Quality systems and ISO9001.
• Proficient in MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with data analytics (Power BI) is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage the Integrated Management System (IMS).
• Support project quality assurance and control activities.
• Coordinate quality assurance activities and audits.
• Contribute to digital transformation initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Scientific/Technical discipline

Master's degree in quality management (advantageous)

Tools

MS Office

Power BI

Job description

Quality Engineer Graduate

Are you a self-motivated Graduate who wants real responsibility in an engaging and supportive organisation? Can you picture yourself at a company committed to having a positive environmental and social impact, with a real focus on sustainability? Then KBR are looking for you!

About The Role

The Defence & Nuclear Technology Solutions (UK) division, a KBR Mission Technology Solutions Business Unit, is looking for a Graduate Quality Engineer to join the quality department with the opportunity to gain firsthand experience by supporting the projects with quality assurance and control activities. Applicants should have a genuine interest in Quality Assurance, and desire to build a career in the discipline. As a Graduate Engineer Engineer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the organisation's commitment to quality and compliance. Reporting directly to the Head of Quality & Innovation, you will be responsible for maintenance and ongoing management of the Integrated Management System (IMS), participate in process reviews, coordinate Quality Assurance activities, support project audits, and contribute to our broader digital transformation initiatives. The role will require a good understanding of modern digital tools, processes and behaviours required to support our capability improvement and to improve and implement processes that add value to our customers. The role will support the implementation of the Quality transformation initiative and requires a proactive approach and a willingness to learn and develop new skills to effectively help deliver improvements.

What's it like being a Graduate at KBR?

Our vibrant Early Careers community will welcome you and invite you to learning events, socials, site trips and more! You can meet colleagues from around the business through KBR's employee groups that champion inclusion, diversity, equality and wellbeing. Support initiatives that give back to our local community, like KBR's OneOcean group which delivers fun and educational sessions to schools on reducing plastics in our oceans. We also held our first OneOcean UK Beach Clean in 2023!

Who We're Looking For

• A minimum 2:1 bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in an Engineering, Scientific, or Technical discipline
• A relevant master's degree is advantageous but not essential (i.e. master's in quality management, etc.)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - You enjoy digging into data and finding smart solutions.
• A keen eye for detail and a methodical approach to your work.
• An interest in Quality systems and standards like ISO9001, and a drive to uphold high assurance processes.
• Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal - to engage confidently across teams.
• Team spirit - You work effectively within project teams and across disciplines.
• Top-nothong organisation and prioritisation skills - You manage your time and tasks with ease.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools - especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Bonus skills (desirable but not essential): Experience with data analytics tools like Power BI.

In return, we can offer you a competitive starting salary, rewarding benefits package, sponsorship for professional qualifications and most importantly, an exciting and varied career with KBR.

Security Requirements

Due to the nature of the projects we work on, restrictions relating to UK residency and nationality will apply. This includes having a minimum of five years' continuous residency in the UK and holding sole British nationality.