We are a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, from commercial and business travel to military and defence fleets. Our expertise cover the entire life cycle of our products from end-to-end: design, manufacturing, maintenance and repair. Aerospace Inspector Salary: £39,085 (increasing to £41,240 after training) excellent shift premiums! Shift pattern: Rotating Shape the Future of Aerospace at Safran We are a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, from commercial and business travel to military and defence fleets. Our expertise cover the entire life cycle of our products from end-to-end: design, manufacturing, maintenance and repair. Why Work at Safran? Your Wellbeing & Benefits: Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of benefits designed to support you-both in and out of work, including: * Early finish on Fridays (where applicable) * Competitive salary and annual bonus * 25 days holiday bank holidays (option to buy/sell) * Flexible working options * Pension (matched up to 8%) and life assurance * Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring * Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers * Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies Key Responsibilities - Perform inspections on products and sub-assemblies using manual and CMM-based techniques. - Support production teams across multiple shifts (Day, Bridging, Night, Weekend). - Work to an established inspection plan and coordinate weekly delivery inspections. - Create and maintain initial documentation required for final sign-off. - Act as the inspection focal point for internal departments and external partners. - Participate in continuous improvement activities to reduce processing times and manufacturing hours. - Apply Lean Sigma and 5S principles within the inspection environment. - Evaluate, document, and sentence non-conformities in line with quality standards. - Maintain required approvals for product release. Join Us Here, we craft excellence together. If youre looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and be part of something bigger, wed love to hear from you. We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality. Some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they dont meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage you to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experiences relevant to the requirements of this role. We strive to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment. Let us know via recruitment.team. if you need support to showcase your talents or require any reasonable adjustments with your application Offers of employment will be subject to a relevant level of company security vetting, which includes a criminal record check What youll bring: *An Engineering Apprenticeship, NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical or Manufacturing *Ability to read and understand Engineering Drawings * Experience on manual and CMM view operations is preferred. *Confident communicator, amongst team members and with other business areas *IT literate and able to learn new systems with ease *Sound mathematical skills and a good problem solver *Flexible in approach, willing to take on new responsibilities and you will have a can do attitude *An understanding of Lean Sigma disciplines and 5s principles *Involvement in continuous improvement activities to reduce shop processing times and manufacturing hours