Safran
Quality Inspector
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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.
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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 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 throughout the business.
- Escalate product quality or safety concerns through the appropriate processes.
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Benefits
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:
- 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
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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.
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