Aerospace Quality Technician | Process & Improvement

Safran; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Seats GB is seeking a Quality Assurance professional to oversee product quality across the lifecycle, from manufacturing through release, and to drive continual improvement with data. The role supports lifecycle QA, ensures processes and procedures are in place, and seeks efficiency improvements across the business.

The post holder will train operators, ensure proper manufacturing/repair/validation flows, and act as signatory for EASA form one and Certificate of Conformity where required.

Qualifications

• Strong problem solving to identify root causes and prevent recurrence.
• Clear communicator capable of conveying complex technical info.
• Good knowledge of measuring equipment and inspection techniques.
• Solid understanding of engineering drawings and tolerance interpretation.
• Willing to flexibly support other areas of the business when needed.
• Apprenticeship level or equivalent in an engineering discipline is required.
• Experience in quality inspection within manufacturing/engineering environments is essential.
• AS9100 internal auditor training is desirable but not required.
• Aerospace industry experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to and support qualification and quality training of operators.
• Ensure products/services pass required manufacturing/repair/validation processes.
• Act as signatory for EASA form one and Certificate of Conformity where applicable.
• Protect customers by ensuring compliance with regulations and Safran standards.
• Drive continuous improvement using factual data and feedback.
• Collaborate with operations and other quality teams to set quality objectives.
• Measure quality of products/services against defined targets and report findings.
• Implement and monitor corrective actions; verify effectiveness.
• Support audits and on-the-job training in line with procedures and requirements.

Skills

Excellent problem solving skills

Confident communicator

Measuring equipment knowledge

Engineering drawings understanding

Flexible / versatile

Quality inspection experience

Aerospace industry experience

Education

Apprenticeship level or equivalent in an Engineering discipline

Job description

Safran Seats GB is seeking a Quality Assurance professional to oversee product quality across the lifecycle, from manufacturing through release, and to drive continual improvement with data. The role supports lifecycle QA, ensures processes and procedures are in place, and seeks efficiency improvements across the business.

The post holder will train operators, ensure proper manufacturing/repair/validation flows, and act as signatory for EASA form one and Certificate of Conformity where required.