Aerospace Quality Inspector - Composites

Safran; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

33 days annual leave

10% employer pension contribution

Private medical insurance (BUPA)

Group income protection

On-site catering facilities

Job summary

Safran Nacelles is a worldwide leader in aircraft engine nacelles, with a Burnley site employing hundreds of people. We are seeking a Quality Inspector for our Composites team to ensure aerospace components meet the highest quality, safety and compliance standards.

The role involves reading engineering drawings, performing visual and dimensional inspections, and maintaining rigorous quality documentation. Key responsibilities include inspecting components, validating activities, recording

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship within a manufacturing environment.
• 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.
• Experience supporting QRQC and continuous improvement activities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct visual and dimensional inspections of components.
• Validate inspection activities against 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 and first article reports.
• Support QRQC reviews and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Time-served apprenticeship

Read engineering drawings

Visual and dimensional inspection

Inspection equipment proficiency

Quality documentation

Attention to detail

QRQC & continuous improvement

Job description

Safran Nacelles is a worldwide leader in aircraft engine nacelles, with a Burnley site employing hundreds of people. We are seeking a Quality Inspector for our Composites team to ensure aerospace components meet the highest quality, safety and compliance standards.

The role involves reading engineering drawings, performing visual and dimensional inspections, and maintaining rigorous quality documentation. Key responsibilities include inspecting components, validating activities, recording