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Quality Assurance Engineer Jobs in Burnley, UK at Safran
About Safran Nacelles:
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 to almost 700 people and we are proud to be one of the largest private sector employers in Burnley.
Quality Engineer Sheet Metal Burnley Mon-Fri 37 hours On site 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 We are looking for talented individuals to join our Quality team as a Quality Engineer at our Burnley site.
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:
-37 hour working week over 4.5 days with a 1pm Finish on Fridays (Role dependant) – 25 days’ holiday bank holidays (plus the option to buy an additional 5 days) – 10% employer pension contribution (5% employee contribution with the option to increase via salary exchange) – Flex-time scheme that allows you to take two half days or one full day off per month (Role dependant) – 4X life insurance benefit as a member of the pension scheme
– Non-contributory BUPA private medical insurance plan (Role Dependant) – Excellent training, education, and development schemes
– Enhanced sickness, maternity, adoption and paternity leave
– Option to purchase Safran shares with additional free shares from the company
– Excellent on-site catering facilities providing subsidised hot and cold meals
– Corporate membership at the Crow Wood Hotel & Spa:
Use of fitness suites, classes, pool & sauna, offering 54% discount as a gold member.
– Wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme: 24/7 mental health support, access to remote GP appointments, medical second options, and physiotherapy
– Cycle to work scheme, along with a range of flexible benefits chosen by you! Your Role:
The Quality Engineer supports the Sheet Metal Operations team in delivering products on time, to specification, and in full compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal quality standards. The role focuses on preventing customer escapes, reducing concessions, driving continuous improvement, and strengthening the organisation’s Quality Management System. Quality Assurance & Compliance
– Ensure full compliance with internal procedures and external regulatory requirements, including EASA Part 21, EN 9100, and NADCAP.
– Support and participate in external audits conducted by customers and regulatory bodies.
– Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment, leading 5S initiatives across Sheet Metal operations. Quality Improvement & Problem Solving
– Reduce customer escapes, concessions, and non-quality costs through structured quality improvement activities.
-Lead the development and execution of customer escape prevention plans and concession-reduction programmes.
– Apply and coach teams in key quality tools such as PFMEA, Gauge R&R, SPC, 8D, and Six Sigma methodologies.
– APQP Auditing & Corrective Action
– Plan, schedule, and manage product and process audits.
– Drive timely closure of non-conformances and corrective actions.
– Ensure accurate completion of First Article Inspection (FAI/PVI/PPAP) reports for new or modified components New Product Introduction (NPI) – Support the creation of Quality Plans for new products and new customers.
– Lead zero-concession plans for products entering service.
– Ensure quality requirements are embedded early in the development cycle. Operational Support
– Collaborate with Operations to eliminate waste and improve production efficiency.
– Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality and reduce cost of non-quality (CoNQ).
– Operate effectively within the allocated Quality budget. Here, we craft excellence together. We understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone. 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, however, 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 application or 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…
Title: Quality Assurance Engineer
Company: Safran
Location: Burnley, UK
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