Quality Engineer

Preligens; Wales; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aerospace sector is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure product quality throughout its lifecycle. The role involves working with operational teams, implementing quality improvements, and mentoring staff. Candidates should have a strong engineering background and experience with quality assurance tools. The company values diversity and offers various benefits, including 25 days of holiday and wellness schemes.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus UK Bank Holidays

Wellness schemes

Development schemes

Family policies

Inclusive initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quality Engineer within internal design teams.
• Proficient in 8D report writing.

Responsibilities

• Define quality objectives aligned with company goals.
• Conduct audits and on-the-job training per regulations.
• Promote continuous improvement and analyze data.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Continuous Improvement

Data Analysis

Education

HNC/HND in Engineering

Tools

APQP

PPAP

MSA

SPC

FMEA

Poke Yoke

RCCA

Job description

Quality Engineer

Published 05.13.2025

Company: Safran Seats

Job field: Quality

Location: Cwmbran, Wales, United Kingdom

Contract type: Permanent

Contract duration: Full-time

Professional status: Professional, Engineer & Manager

# 2025-157590

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Job Description

Are you interested in working at the business end of Aerospace, where airline brand meets innovative passenger experience? Then your next opportunity could be with Safran Seats, an industry award-winning, premium designer and manufacturer of First and Business Class seating and technology. Our passenger experience prides itself on innovation, customization, quality, and industrial design.

At Safran Seats, we interface with both the world's biggest airlines and airframers, with the largest seats portfolio of all seat suppliers. You could be liaising with one of the largest airframers or some of the biggest airline brands worldwide.

In the UK, Safran Seats specializes in First and Business Class seating markets for wide-body aircraft, with teams in Cwmbran, Newport, Wales, and Brackley, England.

The role's purpose is to ensure product quality throughout its lifecycle with Safran Seats GB. Responsibilities include supporting product lifecycle quality assurance, ensuring processes and procedures are followed, and maintaining quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with operational teams to define quality objectives aligned with company goals.
• Measure and ensure the quality of products and services meet specified objectives.
• Implement and evaluate action plans for quality improvements.
• Conduct audits and on-the-job training per regulations, procedures, and customer requirements.
• Support validation processes and in-production quality aspects.
• Promote continuous improvement and analyze data for quality enhancement.
• Ensure products/services have undergone proper manufacturing, repair, and validation processes.
• Undertake QRQC (8D) as needed for operational support.
• Mentor operational staff on in-production quality requirements.

Job Requirements

• HNC/HND or equivalent in Engineering.
• Experience with QA tools such as APQP, PPAP, MSA, SPC, Control Plans, FMEA, Poke Yoke, RCCA.
• Proficient in 8D report writing.
• Strong engineering/quality background.
• Experience as a Quality Engineer within internal design teams.

We welcome candidates with diverse experiences and skills to bring value to the role. Our company values diversity, development, trust, and collaboration. Benefits include 25 days holiday plus UK Bank Holidays, various wellness and development schemes, family policies, and inclusive initiatives.

Additional Information

Our in-house design studio co-creates innovative sky experiences with airline partners. We have comprehensive support functions in engineering, production, and support services to deliver high-quality aircraft seats worldwide.

Safran is a global high-tech group contributing to safer, more sustainable air transport. Safran Seats is a leading manufacturer with over 1 million seats in service worldwide.

Workplace Location

Llantarnam Industrial Park, Llantarnam NP44 3HQ, Cwmbran, Wales, United Kingdom