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Posted 29 July, 2026

Supplier Quality Controller

Safran
Burnley, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

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.Quality ControllerBurnleyOnsiteMon - Thursday 0800-1630 Friday 0800 - 1300Are you an experienced Quality Inspector or Quality Controller looking to join a world-leading aerospace manufacturer?At Safran Nacelles, we're seeking a detail-oriented Quality Controller to help ensure our products meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.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 schemeNon-contributory BUPA private medical insurance plan (Role Dependant)Excellent training, education, and development schemesEnhanced sickness, maternity, adoption and paternity leaveOption to purchase Safran shares with additional free shares from the companyExcellent on-site catering facilities providing subsidised hot and cold mealsCorporate 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 physiotherapyCycle to work scheme, along with a range of flexible benefits chosen by you!What You'll Be DoingConducting visual and dimensional inspections of products and componentsReviewing engineering drawings, specifications, and quality documentationRecording inspection results and quality data accuratelyRaising and managing Quality Notifications (QNs)Supporting QRQC reviews and quality improvement activitiesValidating delivery documentation and product conformityIdentifying, containing, and escalating non-conforming productsChampioning a 'Stop at First Defect' quality culture throughout the businessWhat You'll BringEssentialManufacturing apprenticeship or Level 3 NVQ Mech/Manufacturing - or equivilantEngineering drawing interpretationVisual & dimensional inspectionUse of inspection equipmentQuality documentation completionQuality Notifications (QNs) experienceSAP, MS Office & Adobe proficiencyStrong attention to detailGood communication skillsTeam player with a proactive approachDesirableAerospace manufacturing experienceFirst Article Inspection (FAI)PPAP knowledgeMRB delegationRegulatory Release authorisationCustomer quality requirements knowledgeDelivery documentation experienceQRQC experienceRework & repair approval knowledgeQuality inspection qualificationsTPBN1_UKTJ