Quality Assurance Engineer (QA)

Safran; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global aerospace company in the UK is seeking an experienced professional for quality assurance roles in aviation. The position involves supporting operations, ensuring compliance with aerospace standards, and leading initiatives for quality improvement. Ideal candidates should have an engineering degree, experience with New Product Introduction (NPI), and skills in problem solving and communication. This role offers competitive benefits and promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexi-time scheme

33 days annual leave

10% employer pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Corporate membership discounts

Qualifications

• Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Quality assurance experience in a technical and/or manufacturing environment.
• Experience of complex problem solving and the delivery of improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Support Operations team in delivering products on time.
• Reduce customer escapes and non-quality costs.
• Prepare for and contribute to external audits.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Analytical mindset

Presentation skills

Education

Engineering related Degree / HND

Tools

PFMEA

SPC

8D

6 Sigma

Job description

About Safran Nacelles Ltd

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. We were voted the 28rd best worldwide employer in 2022 by Forbes. Our site in Burnley provides employment to almost 700 people and we are proud to be one of the largest private sector employer in Burnley.

Our Four People Fundamentals underpin life at Safran, and our culture is built on the following principles:

• Promoting diversity and inclusion
• Developing skills and building opportunities
• Creating a trustworthy work place
• Promoting collaboration and mutual support

Why not visit our website for more information on careers at Safran

What will I be doing?

• Supporting the Operations team in delivering products on time and to the quality standards required by our customers.
• Continually reduce customer escapes, internal and external concessions and the overall cost of non-quality through the application of appropriate Quality and continuous improvement tools.
• Ensuring compliance with internal processes and procedures and external customer and regulatory requirements.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment and organise 5S initiatives.
• Ensuring adherence to the group Quality Management System and compliance to all Customer and regulatory requirements including EASA Part 21, EN 9100 and NADCAP.
• Preparing for and contribute to external audits with Customers and regulatory bodies.
• Scheduling and managing product and process audits and any resultant non conformances and corrective actions.
• Developing and lead customer escape prevention plans.
• Developing and lead concession reduction plans.
• Applying key quality tools such as PFMEA, Gauge R&R, 8D, SPC and to support others in the application of these tools.
• Supporting the preparation of Quality plans for both new products and new customers.
• Developing and lead zero concessions plans for new products at entry into service.
• Ensuring that first article (PVI/PPAP) reports are correctly completed for any new or modified parts.
• Developing and lead non quality cost (CoNQ) reduction plans.
• Supporting Operations to eliminate waste in the production processes.
• Operating within the Quality budget.

Exceptional Company Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 37 hour working week over 4.5 days with a 1pm finish on Friday
• Flexi-time scheme that allows you to take two half days or one full day off per month
• 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Option to purchase an additional 5 days of annual leave
• 10% employer pension contribution
• 5% employee contribution with the option to increase this voluntarily through tax efficient salary exchange
• 4 x life insurance benefit as a member of the pension scheme
• Non-contributory BUPA private medical insurance plan
• Group income protection scheme
• Support for your continuous professional development and career development
• Enhanced sickness, maternity, adoption and paternity leave
• Excellent on-site catering facilities offering subsidised hot and cold breakfast and lunch
• Option to purchase Safran shares with additional free shares from the Company
• Corporate membership at Crow Wood Hotel & Spa to use the fitness suite, classes, pool and sauna, offering 54% discount as a gold member
• Wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme offering mental health support through a confidential 24/7 helpline, access to remote GP appointments, medical second opinions and physiotherapy
• Cycles to work scheme
• Discounts on your high street purchases through our benefits platform
• Long Service awards providing you with a monetary award and additional annual leave
• Relaxed dress code on Fridays
• Support for flexible working
• Safran referral scheme - refer someone for a job and you may qualify for a 1,000 reward
• Hybrid working option
• Electric car charging points on site
• Enter a draw to win a Burnley Football Club hospitality match day experience
• Line manager leadership conference every 6 months
• Fully funded quarterly site team-building events

What do you need from me?

• Engineering related Degree / HND, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Quality assurance experience in a technical and/or manufacturing environment.
• Experience of complex problem solving and the delivery of improvement projects.
• Experience of the application of key quality tools (PFMEA, SPC, 8D, 6 Sigma).
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good presentation skills and able to communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Analytical and 'challenging' mindset.
• Experience of Quality planning for the introduction of new products.
• Experience of Aerospace quality standards and regulations.

What's my next step?

Please apply by uploading a CV, and if your experience matches what we're looking for, one of our recruitment team will give you a call.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve.

We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality.

Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible and inclusive. As part of our commitment with disability confident employers, we offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

We strive to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment.

Let us know if you need support to showcase your talents or require any reasonable adjustments with your application.