Aerospace Quality Inspector — Composites

Safran S.A.; Burnley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

10% employer pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Training and career development

On-site catering facilities

Mobility opportunities

Job summary

Safran Nacelles in Burnley is seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector to join our Composites team, ensuring aerospace components meet the highest quality, safety and compliance standards. You will inspect products, processes and documentation, identify non-conformances, and support a Stop at First Defect culture across the business.

Working with Manufacturing, Engineering and Quality teams, you'll read engineering drawings, record results, review Batch Cards and quality notifications, and help

Qualifications

• Must have a time-served apprenticeship in manufacturing.
• Able 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.

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 escalate non-conforming products.
• Complete batch cards, quality notifications, PPAP, PVI and First Article reports.
• Support QRQC reviews and continuous improvement activities.
• Promote a Stop at First Defect mindset across the business.

Skills

Read engineering drawings

Visual and dimensional inspections

Measurement equipment usage

Quality documentation

Identify non-conformances

QRQC participation

Education

Time-served apprenticeship within a manufacturing environment

Job description

Safran Nacelles in Burnley is seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector to join our Composites team, ensuring aerospace components meet the highest quality, safety and compliance standards. You will inspect products, processes and documentation, identify non-conformances, and support a Stop at First Defect culture across the business.

Working with Manufacturing, Engineering and Quality teams, you'll read engineering drawings, record results, review Batch Cards and quality notifications, and help