Graduate Engineering Operations Leader (Flow Line Leadership Program)

Job Requirements

At Quest Global, it’s not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place - to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.

Graduate Engineering Operations Leader (Flow Line Leadership Program)

Role Purpose

The Graduate Engineering Operations Leader is a structured development role designed to prepare high-potential graduates for a future position as an Engineering Flow Line Leader within the Engineering Non-Conformance team.

Working alongside experienced engineering leaders and subject matter experts, you will develop the technical, operational and leadership skills required to manage the end-to-end engineering workflow supporting repair development, non-conformance resolution, design changes and engineering approvals for aero-engine components.

Over a structured 2–3-year development program, you will progressively take ownership of engineering process delivery, learning how to lead multidisciplinary teams, improve operational performance and deliver exceptional customer outcomes using Lean principles.

About the Role

This is an ideal opportunity for graduates who enjoy solving complex problems, working with people and improving business performance.

You do not need an engineering degree or previous aerospace experience. Instead, we are looking for individuals with strong analytical ability, leadership potential and a genuine interest in operations, engineering and continuous improvement.

Through structured mentoring and on-the-job experience, you will learn:

Gas turbine products and engineering processes

Engineering non-conformance management

Repair processes

Lean operations and continuous improvement

Visual management

Engineering planning and capacity management

Customer delivery

Stakeholder management

Leadership and coaching

Typical Responsibilities

During your development program you will progressively learn to:

Engineering Operations

Coordinate engineering workflow across multiple specialist teams

Monitor engineering delivery against agreed KPIs

Support planning and prioritisation of engineering activities

Track work through the engineering process

Escalate risks before they affect customer delivery

Support engineering governance and operational reviews

Continuous Improvement

Identify waste within engineering processes

Support Lean improvement initiatives

Develop visual management tools and reporting

Analyse process performance data

Recommend improvements to reduce lead time and improve customer value

Leadership Development

Build effective relationships with engineering specialists

Develop influencing and communication skills

Learn to facilitate cross-functional meetings

Support problem-solving workshops

Coach others as experience develops

Customer Focus

Understand customer priorities and contractual commitments

Support delivery against Quality, Cost and Delivery KPIs

Help coordinate urgent customer requirements

Build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Development Program

Over approximately 2–3 years you will complete a structured development pathway including:

Year 1 – Learn

Engineering fundamentals

Gas turbine familiarisation

Engineering process understanding

Lean Foundation

Engineering workflow coordination

Visual management

Customer awareness

Year 2 – Apply

Lead small engineering flowlines

Manage operational priorities

Deliver improvement projects

Develop stakeholder management

Coach junior colleagues

Support customer reviews

Year 3 – Lead

Full ownership of an engineering flowline

Operational decision making

Capacity planning

KPI ownership

Customer interface

Leadership of coordinators

Readiness for appointment as Flowline Leader

What We’re Looking For

Essential

Degree (2:1 or above preferred) in Business Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Project Management or similar discipline

Excellent communication skills

Strong analytical thinking

Ability to organise competing priorities

Curiosity and willingness to learn

Positive attitude towards continuous improvement

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to influence without authority

High level of personal accountability

Desirable

Placement or internship experience

Lean or Six Sigma awareness

Experience leading university projects or societies

Knowledge of manufacturing or engineering environments

Advanced Excel or data analysis capability

Success Looks Like

Following successful completion of the program you will be able to:

Lead an Engineering Flowline independently

Deliver engineering work to agreed customer KPIs

Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams

Drive Lean improvements across engineering processes

Build trusted customer relationships

Coach and develop others

Manage operational risk and delivery performance

The Quest Global culture:

We are known for our extraordinary people who make the impossible possible every day. Questians are driven by hunger, humility, and aspiration. We believe that our company culture is the key to our ability to make a true difference in every industry we reach. Our teams regularly invest time and dedicated effort into internal culture work, ensuring that all voices are heard.

We wholeheartedly believe in the diversity of thought that comes with fostering a culture rooted in respect, where everyone belongs, is valued, and feels inspired to share their ideas. We know embracing our unique differences makes us better, and that solving the worlds hardest engineering problems requires diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds. We shine the brightest when we tap into the many dimensions that thrive across over 21,000 difference-makers in our workplace.