Data Quality Controller in Burnley

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace, space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran holds leading global or European positions in its markets.

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 CO2 and noise emissions.

We are looking for a Quality Controller - Components to join our Quality team, supporting manufacturing operations to ensure the highest standards of product quality, compliance and customer satisfaction.

The Opportunity

As a Quality Controller, you will conduct product and process inspections to verify compliance with engineering drawings, specifications and process requirements. You will play a critical role in identifying and managing non-conformities, implementing containment activities, and supporting corrective actions to ensure all products meet customer, regulatory and internal quality requirements. Working closely with Production, Engineering and Quality teams, you will contribute to reducing the cost of non-quality, improving process capability and driving continuous improvement throughout the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct product and process inspections in line with engineering requirements.
• Verify compliance against drawings, specifications and manufacturing standards.
• Record inspection results and maintain accurate quality documentation.
• Support containment activities to prevent further quality escapes.
• Participate in root cause investigations and corrective action implementation.

Quality Improvement

• Apply quality tools and problem-solving techniques to improve product quality.
• Support reduction of internal and external non-quality costs.
• Monitor quality performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities across manufacturing operations.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with quality, regulatory and HSE requirements.
• Follow approved procedures, work instructions and policies.
• Escalate product, process or safety concerns using company reporting systems.

Candidate Skills & Requirements

• Time-served apprenticeship within a manufacturing environment (NVQ Level 3 in a relevant field).
• Product and process inspection experience.
• Strong understanding of GD&T and datum systems.
• Experience using metrology and inspection equipment.
• Root cause analysis experience using 5 Why, Ishikawa, RCA and 8D methodologies.
• Understanding of quality standards and quality assurance processes.
• Knowledge of Sheet Metal and/or Heat Treatment processes.
• Experience using SAP Quality Module.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and quality software packages.

Skills & Experience

• Aerospace manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of aerospace marking requirements.
• Quality-related qualifications or certifications.

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!