Engineering Quality Apprentice - Level 4 - Aerospace

Job Description:

Parlons de votre future mission

Safran is a global high-tech leader in aviation, defense, and space, committed to making air travel safer, more sustainable, and accessible. With 100,000 employees worldwide and EUR27.3 billion in sales (2024), Safran holds leading positions in its core markets and ranks 2nd in TIME's "World's Best Companies 2024" for aerospace and defense.

Safran Seats is among the world's top aircraft seat manufacturers, with over 1 million seats in service across global fleets.

Quality isn't just a box to tick; it's the backbone of aerospace engineering. Every component we design and manufacture must meet safety and performance standards. In our industry, even the smallest defect can have huge consequences, so quality ensures reliability, safety, and customer trust.

Think of quality as engineering detective work, you're solving puzzles, improving systems, and making sure everything works perfectly in an ever changing and innovative industry.

We're recruiting for several Level 4 Operations Quality Engineers. The HNC is a two year programme, during which you'll spend one day per week at the Newport and District Group Training Association (NDGTA)-conveniently located just across the road from our Cwmbran site. The remaining days will be spent gaining hands on experience within the business.

The purpose of this role is to assure the quality of our premium products, throughout their lifecycle with Safran Seats GB. You will support with all aspects of quality assurance through the complete manufacturing process and take responsibility for ensuring that processes and procedures are in place and adhered to in relation to quality and continuous improvement.

During your HNC, you will rotate through numerous areas of the business, gaining knowledge and skills.

What you'll be doing!

*Collaborate with Teams - Work closely with operational and quality teams to set objectives, monitor performance, and help implement effective improvement plans.
*Get Practical Experience - Support audits, on-the-job training, and validation processes while contributing to continuous improvement and resolving production quality issues.
*Use Data to Drive Change - Analyse quality data to develop and track improvement plans, ensuring products and services meet strict manufacturing and validation standards.
*Maintain High Standards - Assist with compliance tasks such as managing non-conformities, handling customer feedback, maintaining accreditations, and monitoring outsourced providers.
*Be a Key Contact - Act as a point of support for internal teams and customers, helping prevent quality risks and using structured problem-solving methods like 8D.
*Learn and Share Best Practice - Gain experience in coaching and mentoring operational teams to reinforce quality standards and best practices.

Parlons de vous

Successful candidates should ideally have or be on track to achieve at least a merit in an Engineering related BTEC Level 3. You also should have completed your GCSE's including Maths, English, Science, and a preferably a Technology subject, at grades A-C or 4-9.

After completing your HNC, you'll have the opportunity to secure a full-time role within one of our departments or continue your apprenticeship by progressing to further study and achieving your HND.

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Travel between Newport and Cwmbran Sites may be required

Information de la société

Safran est un groupe international de haute technologie opérant dans les domaines de l'aéronautique (propulsion, équipements et intérieurs), de l'espace et de la défense. Sa mission : contribuer durablement à un monde plus sûr, où le transport aérien devient toujours plus respectueux de l'environnement, plus confortable et plus accessible. Implanté sur tous les continents, le Groupe emploie 100 000 collaborateurs pour un chiffre d'affaires de 27,3 milliards d'euros en 2024, et occupe, seul ou en partenariat, des positions de premier plan mondial ou européen sur ses marchés.
Safran est la 2ème entreprise du secteur aéronautique et défense du classement « World's Best Companies 2024 » du magazine TIME.

Safran Seats est l'un des principaux fabricants mondiaux de sièges d'avion, tant pour l'équipage que pour les passagers. 1 million de sièges d'avion fabriqués par Safran Seats sont actuellement en service dans les flottes aériennes du monde entier