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Contact Safran

Safran

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Program Quality Manager (PQM)

Burnley, Lancashire

Safran

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Hours
Full Time
Posted
7 hours ago
Salary
Competitive
Recruiter
Safran
Closes
12 Feb 2026
Course
No
Contract Type
Permanent
Recruiter Type
Direct Employer

Description

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About Safran Nacelles Ltd

Safran Nacelles is a worldwide leader in aircraft engine nacelles. Our products and services equip all aircraft types; regional, business, short, medium and long range commercial aircraft. Our expertise covers nacelle design, manufacturing, integration, maintenance and services. We were voted the 28rd best worldwide employer in 2022 by Forbes. Our site in Burnley provides employment to almost 700 people and we are proud to be one of the largest private sector employer in Burnley.

Our Four People Fundamentals underpin life at Safran, and our culture is built on the following principles;

Promoting diversity and inclusion

Developing skills and building opportunities

Creating a trustworthy work place

Promoting collaboration and mutual support

Why not visit our website for more information on careers at Safran

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What will I be doing?

– To organise and present the Customer Quality Reviews

– To prepare and update DAMAs in support of any quality escapes

– To call and chair DAMA meetings to track progress

– To participate in Airworthiness Meetings in support of DAMAs To act as the Customer Quality focus

– To be responsible for the preparation of all Customer quality process documentation, e.g. Quality Plans, etc.

– To ensure the transmission of Customer Quality issues to the Operational

– Quality Manager or Supplier Quality Assurance Manager or other person for full and timely resolution

– To ensure the cosmetic quality of delivered products

– To support Customer audits

– Provide weekly and monthly reporting of Customer Quality KPIs through the QA dashboard

– To be responsible for the preparation of all customer quality process documentation, e.g. Quality Plans, etc.

– To ensure the review of all Customer Quality documents and requirements.

– To work collaboratively with your peers and other functions to foster a positive working relationship.

– Provide excellent quality products and superior service to your stakeholders.

– Meeting laid down objectives

– To organise and present the Customer Quality Reviews Internal / external quality audits

– Customer feedback/complaints

– Identify areas and propose solutions, wherever possible, to reduce costs and maximise profit.

– To prudently manage the Programme Quality financial budget

– Identify & escalate any risks or concerns in relation to product or people safety using the company tools & processes.

Exceptional Company Benefits

Competitive salary

37 hour working week over 4.5 days with a 1pm finish on Friday

Flexi–time scheme that allows you to take two half days or one full day off per month

33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays

Option to purchase an additional 5 days of annual leave

10% employer pension contribution

5% employee contribution with the option to increase this voluntarily through tax efficient salary exchange

4 x life insurance benefit as a member of the pension scheme

Non–contributory BUPA private medical insurance plan

Group income protection scheme

Support for your continuous professional development and career development

Enhanced sickness, maternity, adoption and paternity leave

Excellent on–site catering facilities offering subsidised hot and cold breakfast and lunch

Option to purchase Safran shares with additional free shares from the Company

Corporate membership at Crow Wood Hotel & Spa to use the fitness suite, classes, pool and sauna, offering 54% discount as a gold member

Wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme offering mental health support through a confidential 24/7 helpline, access to remote GP appointments, medical second opinions and physiotherapy

Cycles to work scheme

Discounts on your high street purchases through our benefits platform

Long Service awards providing you with a monetary award and additional annual leave

Relaxed dress code on Fridays

Support for flexible working

Safran referral scheme – refer someone for a job and you may qualify for a 1,000 reward

Hybrid working option

Electric car charging points on site

Enter a draw to win a Burnley Football Club hospitality match day experience

Line manager leadership conference every 6 months

Fully funded quarterly site team–building events

What do you need from me?

– Experience of working within quality standards (EN 9100) & Regulations (EASA Part 21) in an aerospace or automotive environment is ideal

– Good knowledge of the applicable products and applications (Nacelle)

– Experience of internal/external audits

– Ability to present/influence and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders

– Experience of the implementation of key quality tools (SPC, FMEA, 8D, Six Sigma)

– Excellent analytical and problem solving skills

– Excellent communication, presentation, inter–personal and IT skills

– Pragmatic approach to organising, planning and keeping to timeline for reports and any agreed customer focus'

– Motivated and able to work under pressure

– HNC or HND/ Degree in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent experience

– Formal quality qualification and eligibility for membership of the IQA is beneficial

– Working knowledge of French (written and spoken) is beneficial but not essential

What's my next step?

Please apply by uploading a CV, and if your experience matches what we're looking for, one of our recruitment team will give you a call

Diversity & Inclusion

We want Safran Nacelles 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 Nacelles an inclusive place to work.

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