Junior Engineer job at Huddersfield Full Time NEW

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.

We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible, possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers.

As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we’re eager to hear from you.

Quest Global are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Placement Student to support the development of a Power BI dashboard solution within a key Aerospace and Defence programme. This 3-month placement opportunity will provide hands-on experience in data analysis, reporting, stakeholder engagement and dashboard development within a client-facing engineering environment.

The successful candidate will support the creation of meaningful programme metrics and reporting tools to improve visibility of engineering delivery performance between Quest Global and the client. The role will involve collaborating with engineering and programme teams to understand reporting requirements, identify key performance indicators (KPIs), and develop clear and effective Power BI dashboards to support operational decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the development and implementation of Power BI dashboards for programme reporting and delivery tracking.
• Work with engineering and programme teams to understand reporting requirements and stakeholder needs.
• Assist in defining, capturing and visualising agreed KPIs between Quest Global and the client.
• Analyse existing data sources and support data cleansing and structuring activities where required.
• Create clear and effective visualisations to communicate engineering delivery performance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives through improved reporting and data visibility.
• Participate in meetings and workshops with internal and client stakeholders.
• Assist with documentation and presentation material relating to dashboard functionality and reporting outputs.
• Ensure reporting solutions are developed in line with data governance and business requirements.
• Gain exposure to engineering delivery processes within the Aerospace and Defence sector.

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.

Work Experience

Required Skills (Technical Competency):

• Currently studying towards a degree in Software Engineering, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Basic understanding of Power BI, Microsoft Excel and data visualisation principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to organise and interpret data from multiple sources.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiastic, proactive and willing to learn within a professional engineering environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools and reporting platforms is desirable.
• Awareness of KPI reporting and performance metrics would be advantageous.

Requirements

• Undergraduate student currently undertaking a degree (ideally software related) programme with an industrial placement or work experience component.
• Interest in data analytics, reporting and digital transformation within engineering organisations.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Professional attitude with a willingness to engage with both internal and client stakeholders.
• Ability to manage tasks and deliver outputs within agreed timescales.

Due to security requirements these posts are open to SOLE UK NATIONALS ONLY

If you are a motivated and driven student looking to gain valuable industry experience within a global engineering organisation, we would love to hear from you. Join Quest Global and contribute towards meaningful engineering and digital improvement initiatives within the Aerospace and Defence sector.