Special Process Quality Engineer

About Safran Nacelles

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. We were voted the 28th best worldwide employer in 2022 by Forbes. 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.

Special Process Quality Engineer
Burnley
Mon-Friday 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 Special Process Engineer at our Burnley site.

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!

Your Role

You will play a critical role in ensuring the compliance, robustness, and performance of special processes across Safran Nacelles and our global supply chain.

In this role, you'll:

• Support the qualification, monitoring, and improvement of special process installations
• Work closely with suppliers across the UK and internationally
• Lead and support internal and supplier audits, including NADCAP activities
• Drive corrective and preventive actions to resolve technical and quality issues
• Support industrialisation projects and operator qualification activities
• Act as a subject matter expert within Safran's Special Processes Competence Network
• Help ensure product safety, quality excellence, and operational performance

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative, international team where your expertise will directly contribute to maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety in aerospace manufacturing.

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 applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to apply 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. Whatever your background, together we aim for excellence.

Get involved:

We have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs.

If you're ready to take your career to new heights and be part of a company that's crafting the future of flight, apply today.

At Safran, 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 also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert; however, we encourage anybody to apply 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.

What You'll Bring

Essential
- Strong technical knowledge of Composites or Chemical Processing alternatively Welding, Heat Treatment or NDT
- Engineering‑related HNC / HND / Degree with ideally 3+ years' experience in aerospace, automotive, or similar industries
- Good knowledge of quality tools such as FMEA, 8D, risk analysis
- Experience in complex problem solving and delivering improvement projects
- Experience in quality planning for the introduction of new special processes and installations
- Fluency in English (written and spoken)
- Strong planning, organisational, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively within a team
- Proficiency with IT tools including MS Office and databases
- Proactive mindset with a willingness to take on new challenges

Desirable
- Experience with Aerospace quality standards
- Knowledge or experience of auditing
- Experience coordinating or supporting NADCAP accreditations
- Driving licence
- Experience working within a global supply chain environment