Inspector

Safran; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An international high-technology group is seeking an Inspector to ensure products and sub-assemblies meet the necessary specifications and quality standards. The ideal candidate will assist production teams while performing timely inspections and act as a focal point for internal and external disciplines. An Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent in aerospace, along with strong problem-solving skills and a flexible approach, is essential for success in this role. Experience with aircraft components is preferred.

Qualifications

• Engineering Apprenticeship, NVQ level 3 or equivalent ideally gained in the aerospace sector.
• Background in working with aircraft components.
• Confident communicator with team members and other business areas.
• IT literate and able to learn new systems.
• Mathematical skills and sound problem-solving skills.
• Flexible approach, willing to take on new responsibilities.
• Understanding of Lean Sigma disciplines and 5s principles.
• Involvement in continuous improvement activities.
• Preferred experience on manual and CMM view operations.

Responsibilities

• Utilise inspection tools to ensure product specifications and quality standards.
• Assist production teams while ensuring inspections are timely.
• Act as the focal point with internal and external disciplines.
• Hold and maintain approvals for unit release.
• Provide input into continuous improvement activities.
• Organise inspection of weekly deliveries and create paperwork.

Skills

Confident communicator

Problem solving

IT literate

Flexible

Knowledge of Lean Sigma disciplines

Experience on manual and CMM view operations

Education

Engineering Apprenticeship or NVQ level 3

Job description

As an Inspector, you will utilise various inspection tools and techniques to ensure products, and sub-assemblies meet the specification and quality standards required.

The ideal candidate will be able to seamlessly assist production teams whilst ensuring key products within the shop are inspected in a timely fashion.

You will act as the focal point with internal and external disciplines and be seen as a subject expert internally with a deep knowledge of inspection techniques and quality management systems.

Once fully trained you will hold and maintain approvals necessary to authorise the release of complete units.

This role will be central to providing input into continuous improvement activity and evaluate and sentence non-conformities.

You will effectively work to an inspection plan and organise amongst the team the inspection of weekly deliveries including the creation of initial paperwork to satisfy final sign-off.

An inspector will need to be able to support production during shifts (Day shift, Bridging shift, Night shift and weekend shifts).

Qualifications

• An Engineering Apprenticeship, NVQ level 3 or equivalent ideally gained in the aerospace sector
• Individuals with a background in working with aircraft components
• Confident communicator, amongst team members and with other business areas
• IT literate and able to learn new systems with ease
• Sound mathematical skills and a good problem solver
• Flexible in approach, willing to take on new responsibilities and you will have a "can do" attitude
• An understanding of Lean Sigma disciplines and 5s principles
• Involvement in continuous improvement activities to reduce shop processing times and manufacturing hours
• Experience on manual and CMM view operations is preferred.

About Safran

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defence and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems. Its expertise covers the entire life cycle of its products, from design and manufacturing to maintenance and repair. The company has partnerships with more than 25 airframers in civil, regional, commercial and military transport, supporting more than 35,000 aircraft and making over 100,000 landings every day.