Quality Technician

Safran; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading high-technology group in Wolverhampton is seeking a Quality Technician to join their High Lift Quality Clinic team. In this hands-on role, you will manage quality issues efficiently while collaborating with cross-functional teams. You will ensure compliance with quality standards and contribute to reducing non-conformances, making a significant impact on overall process maturity and quality culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with Quality Management Systems and understanding of quality standards.
• Strong communication and coordination skills across technical teams.
• Ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key point of contact for Value Stream quality concerns.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100 and customer requirements.
• Collaborate across functions to build a strong quality culture.

Skills

Experience with Quality Management Systems

Reading technical drawings and specifications

Strong communication skills

Education

HNC or equivalent in a relevant technical discipline

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

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Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets.

We're looking for a Quality Technician to join our High Lift Quality Clinic team. In this hands-on role, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues efficiently while upholding standards set by the Quality Management System. You'll play a vital role in the containment and investigation of non-conformances and support continuous improvement across the Value Stream.

What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like?

*Act as a key point of contact for Value Stream quality concerns and support triage/MRB reviews.
*Ensure full containment and SAP transactions for non-conforming material.
*Support RCCA activities to eliminate recurring issues and drive Zero Defect initiatives.
*Ensure compliance with AS9100, customer requirements, and internal quality processes.
*Contribute to reducing non-conformances and improving process maturity.
*Collaborate across functions and help build a strong quality culture.

Essential skills:

*Proven experience working with Quality Management Systems and understanding of quality standards.
*Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
*Strong communication and coordination skills across technical teams.

Desirable skills:

*Experience using quality tools (e.g., RCA, CAPA, CI frameworks).
*HNC or equivalent in a relevant technical discipline.
*Proficient in MS Office and SAP (advantageous).
*Strong IT literacy and ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
*A customer-focused mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.