Quality Technician

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Electrical & Power is one of the world's leaders in aircraft electrical systems. The company is a key player in equipment electrification and in the electric and hybrid propulsion sector. It has over 14,000 employees across 13 different countries.

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.
We are looking for passionate individuals to join our Quality team as a Quality Technician at our Slough site.

About Safran Electrical Components - Slough
Safran Electrical Components (SEC) specialises in the design, development, and qualification of high-performance electrical interconnection components used in demanding aerospace environments.

Your Role
As a Quality Technician, you will ensure that the company's incoming materials and components meet specifications, supporting the manufacture of hoses, conduits, and backshells for the aerospace industry.

Key Responsibilities will include:
-Incoming Goods Inspection & Root Cause Analysis
-Inspect, measure, and test all incoming goods to verify conformity to specifications and aerospace standards (such as AS9100).
-Immediately highlight and document any non-conformities or issues identified during inspection.
-Support or lead root cause analysis for both supplier and internal rejects and determine corrective actions as needed.
-Monitor and record the effectiveness of implemented corrective actions.
-Ensure a smooth workflow of inspected goods through to the next stage of production or storage.
-When necessary, liaise with suppliers to resolve non-conformance issues relating to delivered goods.

Documentation
-Maintain and complete all inspection documentation to required standards, including accurate records for traceability and audit purposes (FAI, inspection reports, NCRs, etc.).

Continues improvement
-Participate in and support continuous improvement initiatives, such as QRQC (Quick Response Quality Control), supporting best practices in quality operations.
-Maintain work area to 5S standards and suggest improvements where identified.

Quality Standards
-Set and uphold high standards of accuracy and workmanship in all inspection activities.
-Demonstrate strong attention to detail.

Health, Safety & Environment
-Actively participate in Health, Safety & Environment initiatives and improvement programmes.
-Ensure safe handling and proper care of QA tools and inspection equipment, maintaining them in good condition.
-Adhere to all personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements and safety policies.

Member of the QA Team
-Collaborate actively as a member of the QA Team, including covering various quality tasks elsewhere on site as needed.
-Share knowledge and support the development of team members.
-Own area of work ensuring the highest standards of housekeeping and control

Reporting
-Produce timely, clear, accurate, and comprehensive reports as required (for customers, supplier

What You'll Bring

-Familiar with quality concepts and practices including elements of AS 9100.
-Ability to use various digital and analogue measurement equipment to determine conformance to specification.
-Ability to support QRQC process, familiar with the methodologies, tools and concepts of quality continues improvement.
-Technical background essential with knowledge of inspection and control methods, techniques and documentation including preparation of FAI.
-Good knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook.