Overview
SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS: GRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES SEPTEMBER 2026
QUALITY
We, at Spirit AeroSystems, are proud to build and support world-class aerostructures for commercial and business aircraft in global markets. We have more than 100 years’ history and a bright future!
We pride ourselves in the research and development of advanced materials and ultra-light structures to help support aviation’s sustainability goals.
We’re team players who put people first in our efforts to succeed as an organisation and to grow as individuals. We’re keen to strengthen and broaden our Quality team in Belfast with graduates who can bring innovative thinking and enthusiasm, as well as the knowledge and skills our organisation requires.
Quality is responsible for ensuring that all products and processes are compliant with engineering, customer and regulatory requirements
These exciting graduate opportunities within Quality offer:
1. 36 hour working week (half day Friday)
2. Generous holidays
3. Range of flexible schedules
4. Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
5. Generous life cover
6. Company occupational sick scheme
7. On site Occupational Health Department
8. Employee Assistance Program
9. Professional development and growth
10. Coaching and mentoring
11. Opportunity for advancement
12. Free car parking
13. Enhanced maternity pay
Responsibilities
14. Interact with other functions (notably Engineering, Operations, Operations Engineering and Supply Chain) as well as with customers, external suppliers (worldwide) and regulatory authorities.
15. Support new development projects, production contracts, supplier development and transfer of work activity utilising advanced quality product planning (APQP) tools and techniques.
16. Working within several specialist areas such as CMM programming, non-destructive testing, laboratory testing, calibration, and digital metrology.
17. Quality Assurance is a key element of the Quality function – it oversees the company Quality Management System and engages with regulators such as CAA and implements an audit programme internally and with global suppliers to ensure process and product compliance.
18. The quality of our people is extremely important to us and, ideally, applicants should have a strong academic background coupled with excellent interpersonal skills – communication, teamwork, commitment, self-discipline, and high motivation.
Qualifications
Candidate Requirements:
It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that sufficient detail is provided on the application form to demonstrate how the applicant meets the stated job criteria, as this alone will be used for vetting purposes.
Essential Criteria:
19. 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.
20. Requirement to work 36 hours per week 5 days a week in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
21. Positive, enthusiastic and hardworking attitude combined with strong communication skills and a genuine interest in aerospace industry as a career.
Desirable Criteria:
22. A first-class honours degree or Masters in a directly relevant subject. as in the essential criteria, may be considered during shortlisting for this role. Demonstrable hands-on relevant experience to complement theoretical/academic experience
23. Further relevant experience outside of your academic career
Qualification must be obtained by 30th June 2026
All applicants will be considered for graduate positions in Summer 2026, however those applicants who have already attained the required qualifications, will be considered for any available positions in late 2025 / early 2026
Completed applications must be submitted by Thursday 11th December at 16:00
We employ people from all sections of the community and are committed to the appointment of the best candidate based upon the merit principle alone. In pursuit of our equal opportunities programme, we would particularly welcome more applications from Catholics and females, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.