Quality Technician

Job Description

Safety in the Sky, Delivered by you, is a dynamic, hands‑on role where you will be an essential partner to Assembly and Inspection teams, driving technical excellence and resolving quality issues at the source.

• Lead the Assembly Quality Clinic and participate in Material Review Board (MRB) decisions
• Evaluate and sentence non‑conformities, offering expert input to Design Engineering, Manufacturing, and external suppliers
• Support root cause investigations and contribute to continual improvement initiatives across product life cycles
• Provide technical coaching to assembly and inspection teams to build quality into the process

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing principles, lean methods, and quality control
• Experience with First Article Inspection, PPAP, and APQP processes
• Confident using problem‑solving methodologies (e.g., 5 Whys, Ishikawa, RCCA)
• Ability to influence, coach, and work across cross‑functional teams

• Early finish on a Friday to recharge
• 25 days of holiday plus UK Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell days
• Annual bonus and share scheme options
• Generous pension scheme, with up to 8% matched contributions, and life assurance at 4× salary
• On‑site parking, including EV chargers; subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage, and shower facilities
• Flexible working options enhanced maternity and family‑friendly benefits

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.

Safran Landing Systems is a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, covering the entire life cycle of its products from design, manufacturing, maintenance and repair. With more than 25 partner airframers and supporting 35,000 aircraft and more than 100,000 landings daily, we create safer, more sustainable aviation for the next generation.

Gloucester, England, United Kingdom – Cheltenham Road East, GL2 9QH