Quality Assurance Engineer

Published 06.30.2026

Company : Safran Nacelles Job field : Quality Location : Burnley , England , United Kingdom Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager

# 2026-182679

Published 06.30.2026

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.

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.

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!

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

Quality Improvement & Problem Solving

Auditing & Corrective Action

New Product Introduction (NPI)

Operational Support

What You'll Bring

Essential

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.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Leadership behaviors and the ability to effectively communicate at all levels.

Desirable

French speaking

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

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 ing for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to 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 differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success.

Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further.

Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality.

A culture of excellence: Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Company Information

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 CO₂ and noise emissions.

Locate your future workplace

Bancroft Road, BB10 2RZ

Burnley

England United Kingdom