Quality Inspector

Safran; United States; Remote; USD 49,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus and share scheme

Pension scheme with employer matched 8

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Onsite parking & EV charging

Mobility opportunities & training

Job summary

Safran Landing Systems in the UK is seeking an Inspector to inspect and sentence a wide range of aircraft landing gear components, returning them to serviceable condition with minimal repairs.

You will ensure the safety and reliability of critical systems and work closely with manufacturing and quality teams to uphold Safran's standards. The role offers rotating shifts, competitive pay, a pension plan, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Engineering apprenticeship or Level 3 NVQ advantage.
• Experience with aircraft components.
• Proficient with measuring equipment.
• Able to communicate with teams and other areas.
• IT literate and quick to learn new systems.
• Strong mathematical and problem-solving skills.
• Can-do attitude and willingness to take on new responsibilities.
• Familiar with Lean Sigma and 5S.
• Experience with continuous improvement activities.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and sentence a wide variety of aircraft landing gear components.
• Ensure safety and reliability of critical aircraft systems.
• Collaborate with production, engineering and quality teams.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Aircraft components experience

Measuring equipment proficiency

Team & cross-functional communication

IT literacy & quick systems learning

Mathematics & problem solving

Flexible, can-do attitude

Lean Sigma & 5S understanding

Continuous improvement experience

Education

Engineering Apprenticeship or Level 3 NVQ (aerospace/manufacturing)

Job description

Requirements

• Engineering Apprenticeship (preferably gained within aerospace or manufacturing sector) or Level 3 NVQ is an advantage
• Background in working with aircraft components
• Strong experience in using measuring equipment
• Confident communicator with team members and other business areas
• IT literate and able to learn new systems quickly
• Sound mathematical skills and effective problem-solving abilities
• Flexible approach with a "can do" attitude; willingness to take on new responsibilities
• Understanding of Lean Sigma disciplines and 5S principles
• Experience with continuous improvement activities

Company

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets. Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's "World's Best Companies 2025" ranking. Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in landing gear, wheels and brakes, and associated systems for civil and military aircraft and helicopters. We master the entire lifecycle of our products, from design and manufacturing through to maintenance. Did you know that every second, somewhere in the world, an aircraft lands using one of our systems?

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. Safran Landing Systems are a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, from commercial and business travel to military and defence fleets. Our expertise covers the entire life cycle of our products from end-to-end: Design, Engineering & Manufacturing, through to Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO). Here, we craft excellence together. We understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger. We are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.

Why Safran?

A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries. Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. Innovation at the core: Our mission is to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further. Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities.

Salary & Shifts

Competitive salary: £37,241 starting rate, £39,465 on completion of stamp, plus shift allowance, annual profit share bonus and pay review. Rotating shifts: Days, Lates, Nights, Weekend Nights.

Your Role

Your Role As an Inspector, your key responsibility is to inspect and sentence a wide variety of aircraft landing gear components to return them to a serviceable condition with the minimal repairs necessary in accordance with approved maintenance data. You will ensure the safety and reliability of critical aircraft systems, directly contributing to Safran's mission of crafting excellence in aerospace.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Early finish on a Friday
• 25 days of holiday, plus UK Bank Holidays, and we offer options to buy or sell days
• Annual bonus and share scheme options
• Pension scheme, with up to 8% matched contributions, and life assurance at 4x your salary
• Onsite parking, including EV chargers, a subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage, and shower facilities
• We offer a wide range of flexible benefits and working options (role dependant), enhanced maternity and family friendly benefits, because we know everyone's needs are different
• We support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities.