Quality Assurance Composites

We are looking for a Quality Assurance 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.
But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.) 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


• 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
  
  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 Nacelles designs, integrates, supports and provides aftermarket services for aircraft nacelles. The company is a world leader in the market for commercial aircraft with more than 100 seats, business jets and regional aircraft. At the forefront of technology, Safran Nacelles develops increasingly integrated, aerodynamic and lightweight nacelles with advanced acoustic treatments, helping to reduce aircraft CO and noise emissions., Safran - Here, we craft excellence together. 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. 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.

Competitive salary
• 37 hour working week over 4.5 days with a 1pm finish on Friday
• 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
• 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