Quality Controller

Safran; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37-hour week

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Training and development

Job summary

Safran Nacelles Burnley is seeking a Quality Controller to join our Quality team. You will conduct product and process inspections to verify compliance with engineering drawings and process requirements, identify non-conformances and support containment and corrective actions to ensure customer and regulatory standards are met.

You will work closely with Production, Engineering and Quality teams to drive quality improvements, reduce non-quality costs, and support continuous improvement across

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship within a manufacturing environment (NVQ Level 3).
• Product and process inspection experience required.
• Strong understanding of GD&T and datum systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings/specifications.
• Experience using metrology/inspection equipment.
• Knowledge of non-conformance management and anomaly investigations.
• Root cause analysis experience (5 Why, Ishikawa, RCA, 8D).
• Familiarity with quality standards and QA processes.
• Able to interpret technical docs, process sheets and work instructions.
• Knowledge of Sheet Metal and/or Heat Treatment processes.
• Experience using SAP Quality Module.

Responsibilities

• Conduct product and process inspections in line with engineering requirements.
• Verify compliance against drawings, specifications and manufacturing standards.
• Record inspection results and maintain quality documentation.
• Validate product conformity prior to release.
• Identify, investigate and record non-conformances.
• Support containment activities to prevent further escapes.
• Participate in root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Support concession reduction and defect prevention initiatives.
• Apply quality tools to improve product quality and reduce costs.
• Ensure compliance with quality, regulatory and HSE requirements.

Skills

GD&T understanding

Interpreting drawings

Metrology equipment

Non-conformance handling

Root cause analysis (5 Whys, Ishikawa)

Quality standards knowledge

SAP Quality Module

Excel/quality software

Education

Time-served apprenticeship (NVQ Level 3)

Tools

CMM/inspection tools

SPC Vision

Job description

Safran Nacelles is a world leader in the design, manufacture, integration and support of aircraft nacelles. Our Burnley site is a centre of excellence, supporting major aerospace programmes while providing employees with outstanding opportunities for development, progression and innovation.

Quality Controller

Burnley

37 Hours | Monday-Friday

On-site

About Safran Nacelles

At Safran, excellence is a journey and we'd love you to be part of it.

We are looking for a Quality Controller - Components to join our Quality team, supporting manufacturing operations to ensure the highest standards of product quality, compliance and customer satisfaction.

The Opportunity

As a Quality Controller, you will conduct product and process inspections to verify compliance with engineering drawings, specifications and process requirements.

You will play a critical role in identifying and managing non-conformities, implementing containment activities, and supporting corrective actions to ensure all products meet customer, regulatory and internal quality requirements.

Working closely with Production, Engineering and Quality teams, you will contribute to reducing the cost of non-quality, improving process capability and driving continuous improvement throughout the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspection & Compliance
  • Conduct product and process inspections in line with engineering requirements.
  • Verify compliance against drawings, specifications and manufacturing standards.
  • Record inspection results and maintain accurate quality documentation.
  • Validate product conformity prior to release.
• Non-Conformance Management
  • Identify, investigate and record non-conformances.
  • Support containment activities to prevent further quality escapes.
  • Participate in root cause investigations and corrective action implementation.
  • Support concession reduction and defect prevention initiatives.
• Quality Improvement
  • Apply quality tools and problem-solving techniques to improve product quality.
  • Support reduction of internal and external non-quality costs.
  • Monitor quality performance and identify improvement opportunities.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement activities across manufacturing operations.
• Safety & Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with quality, regulatory and HSE requirements.
  • Follow approved procedures, work instructions and policies.
  • Escalate product, process or safety concerns using company reporting systems

Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you-both in and out of work, including:

• 37 hour working week over 4.5 days with a 1pm Finish on Fridays (Role dependant)
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (plus 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 (Role dependant)
• 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
• Corporate membership at the Crow Wood Hotel & Spa: Use of fitness suites, classes, pool & sauna, offering 54% discount as a gold member.
• Wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme: 24/7 mental health support, access to remote GP appointments, medical second options, and physiotherapy
• Cycle to work scheme, along with a range of flexible benefits chosen by you!

Essential Skills & Experience

• Time-served apprenticeship within a manufacturing environment. (NVQ Level 3 in a relevant field)
• Product and process inspection experience.
• Strong understanding of GD&T and datum systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience using metrology and inspection equipment.
• Knowledge of non-conformance management and anomaly investigation.
• Root cause analysis experience using 5 Why, Ishikawa, RCA and 8D methodologies.
• Understanding of quality standards and quality assurance processes.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation, process sheets and work instructions.
• Knowledge of Sheet Metal and/or Heat Treatment processes.
• Experience using SAP Quality Module.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and quality software packages.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Aerospace manufacturing experience.
• General aeronautical knowledge.
• Statistical Process Control (SPC) experience.
• Knowledge of capability studies and control charts.
• Experience using SPC Vision.
• Understanding of shelf-life controlled products.
• Knowledge of aerospace marking requirements.
• Experience leading containment and corrective actions.
• Continuous improvement experience.
• Quality-related qualifications or certifications.