Graduate Quality Engineer

A Graduate Quality Engineer role at Terex focused on improving manufacturing processes, preventing defects, and ensuring product quality through data analysis, supplier collaboration, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Join our team at Terex Omagh and embark on an exciting opportunity as we seek a dedicated Graduate Quality Engineer.

At Terex we believe in fostering a vibrant and inclusive work culture where every person is empowered to thrive. We're dedicated to driving quality, innovation, embracing diversity, and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We're committed to excellence in everything we do, and we're seeking talented individuals who share our passion and values to join our team.
 

As a Graduate Quality Engineer at Terex based in Omagh, you'll play a key role in driving a proactive quality culture across the organization. This role focuses on preventing defects, improving processes, and ensuring that products meet or exceed customer expectations. The Quality Engineer works closely with purchasing, engineering, production, and suppliers to identify risks early, implement robust controls, and continuously improve quality performance.

About the Role 

• Promote Terex Omagh quality standards, right first- time approach and zero-defect culture and best practice.

• Promote a culture of quality across the entire manufacturing process — from suppliers to the shop floor to the customer.

• Analyze quality data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.

• Work with suppliers to resolve quality issues and improve consistency.

• Support creation and revision of Quality alerts, control plans, inspection standards and other quality documentation.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

• Support lean manufacturing initiatives such as 5S and process standardization

• Support qualification of new local suppliers for castings, fabrications, and machined parts.

• Can use statistical methods to fault find & support solutions to technical issues, including but not limited to use of control plans and standard operating procedures

• Be responsible for assuring bought in products meet quality specific sign-off criteria, working with suppliers when issues arise

• Where non–conformance exists, use initiative to introduce suitable manufacturing containment actions while working with the supply base (internal or external) & technical personnel to achieve long-term solutions for quality from root-cause analysis

• Support day to day operations to ensure there is minimum impact to production because of quality related issues and attend regular meetings giving details of quality trends and actions

• Support NPPD within the factory from design review stage through to prototype build.  Be actively involved in every stage of the process to help guarantee its success

• Assist on customer concerns/queries

• Other responsibilities may be assigned from time to time as needed, based on the evolution of the company and the requirements of the department

This above description is non-exhaustive and there may be additional duties in accordance with the role.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Engineering degree

• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes (e.g. fabrication, machining, assembly).

• Problem-solving skills with the ability to apply logical and statistical approaches to fault finding.

• Good communication skills, both written and spoken

• Understanding of quality engineering principles, including defect prevention and continuous improvement.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.

• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

All applicants must demonstrate through their application form how they meet the criteria for the position applied for.  We reserve the right to enhance our selection criteria at the short-listing stage, if required.

Why Join Us:

• We are a global company, and our culture is defined by our Values — Integrity, Respect, Improvement, Servant Leadership, Courage, and Citizenship. Check out this video! The Terex purpose

• Safety is an absolute way of life. We expect all team members to prioritize safety and commit to Zero Harm.
  Our top priority is creating an inclusive environment where every team member feels safe, supported, and valued.

• We make a positive impact by providing innovative solutions, engaging our people, and operating in a sustainable way.

• We are committed to helping team members reach their full potential.

• Through innovation and collaboration, our vision remains forward-looking, and we aim to be a catalyst for change, inspiring others to build a better world for generations.

• We offer competitive rates of pay, Team Member bonus, Westfield healthcare, 33 holidays, pension, life assurance, LinkedIn Learning, on site free parking, Perks discount card.
   

Terex is an equal opportunity employer and appointments are based on merit. We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of our community.

Terex Overview:

Terex Corporation is a global leader in specialized equipment solutions, serving essential sectors such as emergency services, waste and recycling, utilities, and construction. Our diversified portfolio positions us in resilient, high-demand markets with strong long-term growth potential.

We design and manufacture advanced specialty vehicles—including fire, ambulance, and recreational vehicles—alongside waste collection vehicles, materials processing machinery, mobile elevating work platforms, and equipment for the electric utility industry. Through our global dealer, parts and service network and true value-creating digital solutions, we deliver best-in-class lifecycle support, helping customers maximize return on investment.

With a strong manufacturing footprint in the United States and operations across Europe, India, and Asia Pacific, Terex combines global reach with local expertise to capture opportunities worldwide. Our strategy is clear: exceed customer expectations, invest in innovation, leverage our diversified portfolio, and deliver consistent, profitable growth for our shareholders.

Additional Information:

We see inclusion as a key to our success and are committed to actively foster a culture where every team member feels valued, listened to, and appreciated. We are committed to being fair and impartial in our decisions, ensuring equity within our workplace. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics protected by law.

The Company offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits, including Westfield health care for you and your dependents, contributory pension scheme, life assurance cover, employee stock purchase plan and access to global learning and development programs offering accredited and specialist training.