Aerospace Composites Quality Inspector

Safran; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

37 hour working week over 4.5 days, 1p

Flexi-time scheme

33 days annual leave

Additional 5 days annual leave

10% employer pension contribution

5% employee pension contribution with/

Life insurance

Private medical insurance

Group income protection

Training & mobility opportunities

Enhanced sickness/maternity/paternity

On-site catering

Job summary

Safran Nacelles Burnley is seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector to join our Composites team. You will inspect composite components, ensure compliance with drawings and procedures, and maintain quality documentation to deliver fully compliant parts to customers.

You will work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering and Quality teams to drive a strong quality culture and support continuous improvement initiatives. This role requires a time-served apprenticeship and hands-on inspection experience.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship in manufacturing
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Experience conducting visual and dimensional inspections
• Experience using inspection and measurement equipment
• Ability to complete and review quality documentation and inspection reports
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards

Responsibilities

• Conduct visual and dimensional inspections of composite components
• Validate inspection activities against engineering drawings, specifications, and procedures
• Record inspection results accurately and maintain quality documentation
• Identify, contain, and escalate non-conforming products
• Complete and review quality documentation including 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 a \"Stop at First Defect\" mindset throughout the business
• Escalate product quality or safety concerns through the appropriate processes

Skills

Reading drawings

Dimensional inspection

Inspection equipment use

Documentation

Attention to detail

Manufacturing experience

Education

Time-served apprenticeship

Tools

Inspection tools

Job description

Safran Nacelles Burnley is seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector to join our Composites team. You will inspect composite components, ensure compliance with drawings and procedures, and maintain quality documentation to deliver fully compliant parts to customers.

You will work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering and Quality teams to drive a strong quality culture and support continuous improvement initiatives. This role requires a time-served apprenticeship and hands-on inspection experience.