Quality Engineering Graduate

Short Brothers, a Boeing Company; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 hour working week

Generous holidays

Defined Contribution pension

Life cover

Maternity-leave pay

On-site occupational health

Employee Assistance programme

Job summary

Short Brothers, a Boeing Company in Belfast, invites applications for a Quality Graduate as part of our 2027 programme. You will gain hands-on exposure across QA, manufacturing, and regulatory engagement while collaborating with engineers, production teams, suppliers and customers.

This role develops skills in APQP, supplier quality, and continuous improvement, with mentoring, training, and access to world-class aerospace facilities for a rewarding career in quality engineering.

Qualifications

• BSc/BEng in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electronic or Chemical Engineering (accredited).
• Able to work 36 hours per week in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
• Positive, enthusiastic and hardworking with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Quality Assurance & Compliance: ensure products and processes meet requirements and support QMS.
• New Product Development: support major development programmes using APQP.
• Supplier Quality: collaborate with suppliers worldwide to improve performance and quality.
• Continuous Improvement: analyze components and identify opportunities for efficiency and quality.
• Specialist Quality Technologies: exposure to Digital Metrology, CMM Programming, NDT, Calibration, Lab Testing.
• Regulatory Engagement: work with regulators to ensure aerospace compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Data analysis

Communication skills

Curiosity

Education

BSc/BEng Engineering

Job description

Quality Engineering

Short Brothers, a Boeing Company - Belfast

Are you the kind of person who notices the details others miss? Do you enjoy solving problems, improving processes, and making sure things are done right the first time?

Overview

Graduate Opportunities 2027

Quality Engineering

Short Brothers, a Boeing Company - Belfast

Are you the kind of person who notices the details others miss?

Do you enjoy solving problems, improving processes, and making sure things are done right the first time?

At Short Brothers, quality isn't just about inspection. It's about ensuring the products that take millions of passengers safely around the world meet the highest standards of engineering, performance, and safety.

As a Quality Graduate, you'll play an essential role in some of the world's most advanced aerospace programmes, working with engineers, production teams, suppliers, customers, and regulators to ensure excellence at every stage of the manufacturing journey.

Why Join Our Quality Team?

Every aircraft component we produce must meet exacting standards.

That's where our Quality team comes in.

From supporting new product development and improving manufacturing processes to working with global suppliers and aviation regulators, Quality professionals help ensure that innovative engineering is backed by world-class performance and compliance.

If you're passionate about engineering, problem-solving, continuous improvement, and making a real impact, Quality offers a rewarding and challenging career path.

What's in It for You?

You'll be joining a team where your ideas matter, your development is supported, and your career can take off.

Benefits Include

• 36 hour working week (half-day Friday)
• Generous holidays and a range of flexible schedules
• Defined Contribution pension scheme
• Generous life cover
• Enhanced maternity-leave pay
• Access to 24/7 online GP services
• Occupational sick scheme
• On-site Occupational Health department
• Employee Assistance programme
• Professional development and growth, including coaching and mentoring
• Advancement opportunities
• Access to exclusive employee discounts
• Free car-parking

Responsibilities

What You'll Be Working On

As a Quality Graduate, you'll gain experience across a variety of exciting areas including:

Quality Assurance & Compliance - Help ensure our products and processes meet customer, engineering, and regulatory requirements while supporting our Quality Management System.

New Product Development - Support major development programmes using industry-leading quality planning tools and techniques, including Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).

Supplier Quality - Work with suppliers around the world to improve performance, solve challenges, and ensure consistent quality standards throughout the supply chain.

Continuous Improvement - Analyse engineering components, identify opportunities for improvement, and contribute to projects that enhance efficiency and product quality.

Specialist Quality Technologies - Gain exposure to a range of advanced technical areas, including Digital Metrology, Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Programming, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), Calibration, Laboratory Testing.

Regulatory Engagement - Work alongside industry regulators and authorities to ensure ongoing compliance with aerospace quality standards and requirements.

Qualifications

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for graduates who are naturally curious, detail-oriented, and motivated by solving problems.

You should enjoy working with people, analysing data, improving processes, and taking ownership of challenges.

Most importantly, you'll bring enthusiasm, a willingness to learn, and a genuine passion for engineering and aerospace.

Essential Requirements

• BSc/BEng degree (minimum 2:2) in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electronic or Chemical Engineering, where the course content has been accredited by one of the major engineering institutions enabling applicants to pursue CEng status.
• Requirement to work 36 hours per week 5 days a week in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
• Positive, enthusiastic and hardworking attitude combined with strong communication skills and a genuine interest in aerospace industry as a career.

Desirable Criteria

The following may strengthen your application:

• A 2.1, first-class honours degree or Masters in a directly relevant subject, as listed in the essential criteria, may be considered during shortlisting for this role.
• Demonstrable hands-on relevant experience to complement theoretical/academic experience
• Further relevant experience outside of your academic career

Build Quality Into the Future of Aerospace

The future of flight depends on innovation.

But innovation only succeeds when it's backed by exceptional quality.

As a Quality Graduate at Short Brothers, A Boeing Company, you'll help ensure that the products, processes, and technologies shaping the future of aerospace meet the highest standards of safety, reliability, and performance.

You'll gain hands-on experience, develop highly sought-after engineering skills, and build a career with one of the most recognised names in aerospace.

Key Dates

Qualification must be achieved by July 2027

Applications close: 4pm, Tuesday 10th November 2026.

Applicants who have already achieved the required qualification may also be considered for opportunities available before Summer 2027.