Quality Technician

To work within our medium landing gear quality team, supporting manufacture and inspection, to improve the robustness of our product processes, to ensure the manufacture of a reliable & quality Right First Time product.

• To provide hands-on expertise in resolving quality issues
• To coach and develop team members in technical and quality issues in order to achieve greater robustness
• To take an instrumental role in developing continual product improvement throughout its manufacturing life
• To act as a key interface with other internal and external disciplines
• To evaluate and process non-conformities
• To offer expert advice, information and support to Design Engineering and other internal and external customers and suppliers as required
• To be actively involved in improvement activities
• To provide input regarding manufacturing quality and technical issues to Manufacturing Engineering strategy
  
  Knowledge of manufacturing principles including methods, processes, production control, plant and tooling based on a lean enterprise approach
• Product knowledge expertise
• Be able to gain knowledge of Aerospace Quality system to sufficient level to enable holding of QT stamp.
• Knowledge of problem solving techniques
• Knowledge of First Article Procedure DVI,PPAP,APQI.
Behavioural competencies required:
• Target achievement
• Personal drive
• Analytical thinking
• Performance improvement
• Adaptability
• Working effectively with others
• Influencing
• Interpersonal sensitivity
• Focus on compliance
  
  Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems and is at the forefront of contributing to safer, more sustainable aviation for current and future generations. We design, test, manufacture and assemble landing gear used on commercial aircraft including Airbus and Boeing, and UK military aircraft such as the Eurofighter Typhoon. Gloucester is home to the UK division and has been a leader of cutting edge of landing gear technology for over 90 years, since the innovative designs of Sir George Dowty. YOU can be a part of our legacy…, We want Safran Landing Systems to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential.
We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks. We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Safran Landing Systems an inclusive place to work. 'Offers of employment will be subject to a relevant level of company security vetting, which may include a criminal record check' Specificity of the job Initially role will be day shift but possibility to move to shift work following training and attainment of stamp. Locate your future workplace Cheltenham Road EastGL2 9QH Gloucester England United Kingdom Safran is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Our employees are at the heart of our success; we offer a range of competitive benefits, hybrid working, Global career opportunities and Training and development at our dedicated Safran University to help contribute to a safer and more sustainable aviation. As a forward-looking company, Safran Landing Systems massively invests in Research & Development. What we will give you?
• Excellent shift premiums
• 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays, plus the option to buy/sell annual leave
• Profit sharing annual bonus
• Our Shares scheme
• Pension scheme (up to 8% match)
• Onsite parking, including EV chargers, subsidised restaurant, Costa, bicycle storage and shower/changing facilities
• Our Benefits Portal offers a number of schemes including: cycle to work, technology & retail savings, access to healthcare & wellbeing services, discounted gym memberships and more!
• Global and local career progression opportunities and training & development programmes
• STEM engagement with schools, colleges and universities and Charitable activities for all
• Social events throughout the year, and access to Dowty Sports and Social clubs