Quality Assurance Engineer (Full time, Permanent)

TN United Kingdom; Burnley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in aerospace is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to join their team in Burnley. This full-time role involves ensuring product quality through compliance with stringent aerospace standards and leading quality improvement initiatives. You'll be instrumental in developing plans to reduce non-quality costs and enhance production efficiency. The company values diversity and offers a supportive environment for professional development. With competitive benefits including a 37-hour workweek and flexible leave policies, this is an exciting opportunity for those passionate about quality assurance in a dynamic sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary

37-hour workweek

Flexi-time

33 days annual leave

Employer pension contributions

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Income protection

On-site catering

Fitness memberships

Qualifications

• Quality assurance experience in manufacturing or technical environment.
• Engineering degree or equivalent experience required.

Responsibilities

• Support quality plans for new products and customers.
• Lead zero concessions plans for new products.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and internal requirements.

Skills

Problem-solving

Project delivery

Communication skills

Quality assurance experience

Application of quality tools

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

PFMEA

SPC

8D

Six Sigma

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Quality Assurance Engineer (Full time, Permanent), Burnley

Location: Burnley, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 9046523ee66e

Job Views: 12

Posted: 28.04.2025

Expiry Date: 12.06.2025

Job Description

About Safran Nacelles Ltd

Safran Nacelles is a worldwide leader in aircraft engine nacelles, providing products and services for all aircraft types. Our expertise includes nacelle design, manufacturing, integration, maintenance, and services. We are proud to be one of the largest private sector employers in Burnley, with nearly 700 employees. Our culture is built on principles like promoting diversity, developing skills, creating trust, and fostering collaboration.

Our role is to support the Operations team in delivering products on time and to quality standards by:

• Reducing customer escapes and concessions through quality improvement tools.
• Ensuring compliance with internal and external requirements.
• Maintaining a safe and organized work environment.
• Adhering to the Quality Management System and regulatory standards like EASA Part 21, EN 9100, and NADCAP.
• Preparing for and participating in audits.
• Managing audits, non-conformances, and corrective actions.
• Developing customer escape prevention and concession reduction plans.
• Applying quality tools such as PFMEA, Gauge R&R, 8D, SPC.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and 37-hour workweek with early finish on Fridays.
• Flexi-time, 33 days annual leave, optional additional leave.
• Employer pension contributions, private medical insurance, life insurance, income protection.
• Professional development support, enhanced leave policies.
• On-site catering, share purchase options, fitness memberships, wellbeing support, and discounts.

Job Requirements

• Support quality plans for new products and customers.
• Lead zero concessions plans for new products.
• Ensure correct completion of first article reports.
• Develop non-quality cost reduction plans.
• Support waste elimination in production.
• Operate within the quality budget.
• Engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• Quality assurance experience in manufacturing or technical environment.
• Problem-solving and project delivery experience.
• Application of quality tools (PFMEA, SPC, 8D, Six Sigma).
• Good communication skills.
• Experience with aerospace quality standards.
• French language skills are beneficial but not essential.

Next Steps

Please apply by uploading your CV. If your experience matches the role, our recruitment team will contact you.

Diversity & Inclusion

We value diversity and aim to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We support various initiatives and staff networks to promote an inclusive environment.