Aerospace Composite Quality Inspector

Safran; Borough of Rossendale; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friday early finish (1pm)

33 days annual leave

10% employer pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Safran is seeking a Quality Inspector to join our Composites team in Burnley, UK. You will inspect composite components visually and dimensionally, ensuring adherence to drawings, specifications and procedures, and you will document results and non-conformances.

You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering and Quality to drive continuous improvement, support QRQC, and promote a culture of quality and safety. A time-served apprenticeship and aerospace experience are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship within a manufacturing environment.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings/specifications.
• Visual and dimensional inspections experience.
• Experience using inspection and measurement equipment.
• Complete and review quality documentation/inspection reports.
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct visual and dimensional inspections of composite components.
• Validate inspection activities against drawings, specifications, and procedures.
• Record inspection results and maintain quality documentation.
• Identify, contain, and elevate non-conforming products.
• Complete and review Batch Cards, Quality Notifications, PPAP, PVI, and First Article reports.
• Support QRQC reviews and quality improvement activities.
• Validate delivery documentation and inspection records.
• Support QN reduction and continuous improvement projects.
• Promote Stop at First Defect mindset across the business.
• Escalate product quality or safety concerns through appropriate processes.

Skills

Apprenticeship

Engineering drawings

Visual inspection

Dimensional inspection

Inspection equipment

Quality documentation

Attention to detail

Aerospace experience

Education

Time-served apprenticeship

Tools

Inspection equipment

Job description

Safran is seeking a Quality Inspector to join our Composites team in Burnley, UK. You will inspect composite components visually and dimensionally, ensuring adherence to drawings, specifications and procedures, and you will document results and non-conformances.

You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering and Quality to drive continuous improvement, support QRQC, and promote a culture of quality and safety. A time-served apprenticeship and aerospace experience are highly valued.