Role

Quality Controller (Inspector)

Division

QA / Manufacturing Quality (UAP – Goods Inward Inspection or Despatch, depending on deployment)

Location

Burnley

Rates

Negotiable - overtime possible

Overview

Morson is proud to be working in partnership with Safran to support high-integrity aerospace manufacturing and inspection activities across critical programmes.

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in aviation, defence, and space markets. With over 100,000 employees worldwide, the organisation delivers advanced propulsion, equipment, and onboard intelligence solutions that contribute to safer, more sustainable air transport.

Through its collaboration with Safran, Morson provides specialist engineering and quality professionals to support aerospace manufacturing excellence.

This role sits within a precision engineering environment supporting high-profile aerospace programmes, with a strong focus on inspection, compliance, and product conformity assurance.

Principal Function

Quality Controller (Inspector)

Working within UAP, Goods Inward Inspection, or Despatch (depending on deployment), responsible for ensuring all products, processes, and documentation meet specified aerospace and customer requirements.

Reporting To

Process Manager or SQA Manager (depending on deployment area)

Mission

• Conduct inspection activities (measurement, gauging, examination, visual and dimensional checks) to verify product conformity.
• Compare results against engineering drawings, specifications, and defined acceptance criteria.
• Accurately record inspection results and maintain full traceability.
• Identify, record, and contain non-conforming product in line with procedures.
• Apply a “Stop at First Defect” mindset and act as an ambassador for quality escalation.
• Support Quality Notification (QN) eradication and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all delivered products conform to specified aerospace requirements.

Principal Activities

• Validation of inspection operations in accordance with procedures and technical documentation.
• Recording inspection results in line with quality systems and compliance standards.
• Completion and reporting of inspection data for QRQC reviews and quality analysis.
• Raising, managing, and closing Quality Notifications (QN) in accordance with procedures.
• Completion and validation of delivery documentation packs where required.
• Supporting First Article Inspection, PVI, PPAP, batch records, and quality reports.
• Participation in MRB (Material Review Board) activities where delegated.
• Supporting CDQR, regulatory signatory tasks where authorised.
• Engagement in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement activities.
• Supporting TPM and first-line maintenance activities within the cell.
• Ensuring adherence to all EHS (Environmental, Health & Safety) procedures.

Mandatory Expertise

R1 / P1 Requirements

• Time-served apprenticeship in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Competent in visual and dimensional inspection using precision equipment.
• Experience completing inspection documentation (First Article, PVI, PPAP, batch cards, SNAG data, QNs).
• Understanding of rework/repair closure rules and quality verification.
• Meets required visual acuity standards (with or without correction).

R2 / P2 (Additional)

• Ability to complete delivery documentation packs and trace source data.
• MRB delegation (where authorised).
• Regulatory release delegation (where authorised).
• Enhanced responsibility level (P2+ if required by business).

P2+ (Additional)

• Knowledge of customer-specific procedures and acceptance criteria.
• Competence in completing inspection checklists and quality reports.
• Understanding of aerospace customer regulatory requirements.

Technical Know-How

Tools & Systems

• Competent in Microsoft Office and relevant systems (e.g. SAP, Adobe).
• Familiarity with inspection systems and quality procedures.

Communication

• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to escalate issues appropriately and in a timely manner.

Analysis & Decision Making

• Ability to analyse engineering and quality data from multiple sources.
• Confident decision-making within defined authority limits.

Attitude & Behaviour

• Accurate and detail-focused.
• Proactive and quality-driven mindset.
• Autonomous within defined scope of responsibility.
• Persistent and solution-focused.
• Fully accountable for work output and decisions.
• Strong team collaboration skills.
• Acts as a quality ambassador for the business.

Morson Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Competitive PAYE and Umbrella rates
• Access to contractor benefits
• Onsite support from Morson team
• Opportunity to work with a global aerospace organisation
• Potential long-term assignments supporting Safran programmes

Should this role be of interest, please apply or contact Joachim Lisiak on 0161 511 5396/ Joachim.lisiakmorson-edge.com