Quality Assurance Engineer

Safran; Brierfield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37 hour week with early finish Friday

Pension 10% employer contribution

Flex-time scheme

Life insurance 4X

Private medical insurance

Training and development

Enhanced leave

Share purchase plan

On-site catering

Wellbeing programme

Job summary

Safran Nacelles is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to support the Sheet Metal Operations team. You will ensure products meet customer, regulatory, and internal quality standards, focusing on preventing escapes, reducing concessions, and driving continuous improvement within the Quality Management System.

The role emphasizes APQP, PFMEA, SPC, Six Sigma and other core quality tools, with involvement in NPI and robust operational support across the manufacturing process.

Qualifications

• Degree or HND in Engineering or equivalent
• APQP experience or strong oversight of a customer who uses APQP
• Proven Quality Assurance experience within a technical or manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Quality Assurance & Compliance
• Quality Improvement & Problem Solving
• Auditing & Corrective Action
• New Product Introduction (NPI)
• Operational Support

Skills

Engineering degree or HND

APQP experience

QA in manufacturing

PFMEA

SPC

8D

Six Sigma

Education

Degree or HND in Engineering

Job description

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Permanent (Mon-Fri 37 Hrs)

At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision

Safran Nacelles is a worldwide leader in aircraft engine nacelles. Our products and services equip all aircraft types; regional, business, short, medium and long-range commercial aircraft. Our expertise covers nacelle design, manufacturing, integration, maintenance and services.

Benefits

• 37 hour working week with early finish Fridays
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (+ the option to buy an additional 5 days)
• 10% employer pension contribution (5% employee contribution with the option to increase via salary exchange)
• Flex-time scheme that allows you to take two half days or one full day off per month
• 4X life insurance benefit as a member of the pension scheme
• Non-contributory BUPA private medical insurance plan (Role Dependant)
• Excellent training, education, and development schemes
• Enhanced sickness, maternity, adoption and paternity leave
• Option to purchase Safran shares with additional free shares from the company
• Excellent on-site catering facilities providing subsidised hot and cold meals
• Wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme: 24/7 mental health support, access to remote GP appointments, medical second options, and physiotherapy

Your Role

The Quality Assurance Engineer supports the Sheet Metal Operations team in delivering products on time, to specification, and in full compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal quality standards.

The role focuses on preventing customer escapes, reducing concessions, driving continuous improvement, and strengthening the organisation's Quality Management System.

Key responsibilities include

• Quality Assurance & Compliance
• Quality Improvement & Problem Solving
• Auditing & Corrective Action
• New Product Introduction (NPI)
• Operational Support

What You'll Bring

• Degree or HND in Engineering or equivalent professional experience
• APQP Experience or strong oversight of a customer who uses APQP
• Proven Quality Assurance experience within a technical or manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in complex problem solving and delivery of improvement projects.
• Practical experience with PFMEA, SPC, 8D, Six Sigma, and other core quality tools
• Experience in Quality Planning for new product introduction

Here, we craft excellence together.

We understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.

We know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. xsabvtc

Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.