Apprentice Quality

Job description

Apprentice Quality

Vacancy details

General information

Entity

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 Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets.

Reference

2025-169190

Position description

Domain

Production

Job field / Job profile

Quality - Operations quality assurance

Job title

Apprentice Quality

Employment type

Apprenticeship

Contract length

4 Years

Professional category

Student

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

What does the role look like?

To support the production and assembly of aerospace components within Safran Actuation. Working under supervision, the apprentice will follow engineering drawings, work instructions and quality standards while developing practical skills, technical knowledge and safe working practices in line with local procedures and aerospace regulations

Provide Quality interface between Quality, Operations, support functions and Clinics

Support Quality Clinic Investigations

Support QN resolution

Support with line side quality investigations

Support with Quality improvement projects

Interface with Operations and Supply Chain teams for all Clinic related Quality issues

Ensure full containment of all quality related issues is executed as required

Measure and analyse Quality Clinic performance data

Support Customer Quality Engineers in RRCA

Support the Quality Management System to ensure compliance to all applicable requirements

Ensure critical QNs are actioned through 8D's and other problem-solving tools.

Support the reduction of non-conformances both Internal & External to eliminate repeat QNs

Support SRR reduction projects

Perform any additional tasks when required to support the Quality team

But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)

• Competitive salary

• Company performance bonus scheme

• Pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution

• Private medical insurance

• Comprehensive health cash plan

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

• Flexible benefits programme (holiday trading, gym discounts, enhanced parental leave)

• Structured training & career development

• Opportunity to participate in community and STEM projects & more!

Candidate skills & requirements

Attention to detail – works accurately to specification, drawings, and quality standards

Willingness to learn – show enthusiasm for developing new skills and technical knowledge

Positive attitude – responds well to feedback and maintains professionalism

Accountability – takes responsibility for own work and reports issues or errors promptly

Basic understanding of engineering or manufacturing principles

Ability to read and follow work instructions and technical drawings

Good attention to detail and manual dexterity

IT skills

Understanding of health, safety and quality requirements

GCSE's (or equivalent) in Maths, English & Science (or working towards)

Evidence of practical or technical interest (e.g. school projects, workshops, college studies)

Position location

Job location

Europe, UK, England, West Midlands

City (-ies)

Stafford Road WV10 7EH Wolverhampton