Aerospace Quality Inspector - Composites (37h, Flex)

Safran; Burnley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

37 hour week over 4.5 days

Flexi-time scheme

33 days annual leave

Pension contributions

Private medical insurance

Group income protection

Career development opportunities

On-site catering facilities

Job summary

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

You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering and Quality teams to ensure only fully compliant products reach customers.

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.

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 elevate 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.
• Promote a 'Stop at First Defect' mindset throughout the business.

Skills

Reading drawings

Inspection equipment

Attention to detail

Quality documentation

Education

Manufacturing apprenticeship

Tools

Measurement instruments

Job description

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

You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering and Quality teams to ensure only fully compliant products reach customers.