Job title: Graduate Quality Engineer
Job type: Permanent / Fixed Term (Perm)
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Engineering
Functional Expertise: Engineering - Manufacturing
Salary type: Annual
Salary: GBP £29,000.00
Location: Altrincham, UK
Job published: 30/03/2026
Job ID: 249856
Contact name: Louisa Swift
Contact email: lswift@pg-rec.com

Job Description

Job Title: Graduate Quality Engineer
Location: Manchester, UK
Salary: £28,000 – £30,000

 

Overview:
We are seeking a Graduate Quality Engineer to support quality assurance and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist with internal audits, inspections, and compliance activities
  • Monitor product quality and support day-to-day quality checks
  • Analyse production data to identify trends and improvement areas
  • Support root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
  • Work closely with production teams to resolve quality issues
  • Maintain quality documentation and reports
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma)

 

Requirements:

  • Degree in Engineering or related field
  • Strong analytical and communication skills
  • Knowledge of quality standards (e.g., ISO 9001) is beneficial

 

Benefits:

  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Company pension scheme
  • 4.5-day working week
  • On-site parking