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Quality Assurance Engineer
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- Burnley, Lancashire
- Permanent
- Full Time
Job Description
Quality Assurance Engineer
Permanent (Mon-Fri 37 Hrs)
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 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.
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 with early finish Fridays
25 days' holiday + bank holidays (+ 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
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
Wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme: 24/7 mental health support, access to remote GP appointments, medical second options, and physiotherapyYour Role:
The Quality Assurance 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.
Key responsibilities include:
Quality Assurance & Compliance
Quality Improvement & Problem Solving
Auditing & Corrective Action
New Product Introduction (NPI)
Operational SupportWhat You'll Bring:
Degree or HND in Engineering or equivalent professional experience
APQP Experience or strong oversight of a customer who uses APQP
Proven Quality Assurance experience within a technical or manufacturing environment.
Strong background in complex problem solving and delivery of improvement projects.
Practical experience with PFMEA, SPC, 8D, Six Sigma, and other core quality tools
Experience in Quality Planning for new product introduction
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
Permanent (Mon-Fri 37 Hrs)
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 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.
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 with early finish Fridays
25 days' holiday + bank holidays (+ 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
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
Wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme: 24/7 mental health support, access to remote GP appointments, medical second options, and physiotherapyYour Role:
The Quality Assurance 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.
Key responsibilities include:
Quality Assurance & Compliance
Quality Improvement & Problem Solving
Auditing & Corrective Action
New Product Introduction (NPI)
Operational SupportWhat You'll Bring:
Degree or HND in Engineering or equivalent professional experience
APQP Experience or strong oversight of a customer who uses APQP
Proven Quality Assurance experience within a technical or manufacturing environment.
Strong background in complex problem solving and delivery of improvement projects.
Practical experience with PFMEA, SPC, 8D, Six Sigma, and other core quality tools
Experience in Quality Planning for new product introduction
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