Quality Inspector

Safran UK; Burnley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

37 hour working week

Flexi-time scheme

33 days annual leave incl. holidays

10% employer pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Safran UK is seeking a Quality Inspector to join the Composites team, ensuring aerospace components meet the highest quality, safety and compliance standards. You will inspect products, processes and documentation, identify non-conformances and support a Stop at First Defect culture across the business.

You will work with Manufacturing, Engineering and Quality teams to ensure only fully compliant products reach customers, with a focus on visual and dimensional inspections and accurate quality

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience conducting visual and dimensional inspections.
• Experience using inspection and measurement equipment.
• Ability to complete and review quality documentation and inspection reports.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct visual and dimensional inspections of composite components.
• Validate inspection activities against engineering drawings, specifications, and procedures.
• Record inspection results accurately and maintain quality documentation.
• Identify, contain, and escalate non-conforming products.
• Complete and review quality documentation including Batch Cards, Quality Notifications, PPAP, PVI, and First Article reports.
• Support QRQC reviews and quality improvement activities.
• Validate delivery documentation and inspection records.
• Support QN reduction and continuous improvement projects.
• Promote a Stop at First Defect mindset across the business.
• Escalate quality or safety concerns through the appropriate processes.

Skills

Time-served apprenticeship

Reading drawings

Visual inspection

Dimensional inspection

Measurement equipment

Quality documentation

Attention to detail

Tools

Inspection tools

Job description

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. Our site in Burnley provides employment for almost 700 people and we are proud to be one of the largest private sector employers in Burnley.

Safran - Here, we craft excellence together.

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.

About the Role

We are looking for a Quality Inspector to join our Composites team, helping ensure aerospace components are manufactured and delivered to the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance. You will be responsible for inspecting products, processes, and documentation, identifying non-conformances, and supporting a strong "Stop at First Defect" culture across the business. Working closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality teams, you'll play a vital role in ensuring only fully compliant products reach our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct visual and dimensional inspections of composite components.
• Validate inspection activities against engineering drawings, specifications, and procedures.
• Record inspection results accurately and maintain quality documentation.
• Identify, contain, and escalation non-conforming products.
• Complete and review quality documentation including Batch Cards, Quality Notifications, PPAP, PVI, and First Article reports.
• Support QRQC reviews and quality improvement activities.
• Validate delivery documentation and inspection records.
• Support QN reduction and continuous improvement projects.
• Promote a "Stop at First Defect" mindset throughout the business.
• Escalate product quality or safety concerns through the appropriate processes.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 37 hour working week over 4.5 days with a 1pm finish on Friday (Role Dependent)
• 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 (Role Dependent)
• Group income protection scheme
• We support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities.
• Enhanced sickness, maternity, adoption and paternity leave
• Excellent on-site catering facilities offering subsidised hot and cold breakfast and lunch

Get involved

We also have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs

What you'll bring

Essential

• Time-served apprenticeship within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience conducting visual and dimensional inspections.
• Experience using inspection and measurement equipment.
• Ability to complete and review quality documentation and inspection reports.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.

Desirable Skills

• Aerospace manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of First Article Inspection (FAI), PPAP, and PVI requirements.
• MRB Delegation experience.
• Regulatory Release delegation experience.
• Knowledge of customer quality procedures and acceptance criteria.
• Experience supporting QRQC and continuous improvement activities

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. We encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.

We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success.