Quality Engineering Graduate

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.

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.

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

• 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

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.

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.

• 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…