Welding and Fabrication Expert

2 weeks ago


Burnley, Lancashire, United Kingdom Safran Full time

About Safran Nacelles

Safran Nacelles is a leading global provider of aircraft engine nacelles, serving a wide range of aircraft types, from regional to long-range commercial aircraft.

Our expertise encompasses nacelle design, manufacturing, integration, maintenance, and services. We have been recognized as one of the top employers worldwide, with a strong presence in Burnley, where we employ nearly 700 people.

Our company culture is built on four core principles:

  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Developing Skills and Building Opportunities
  • Expertise and Innovation
  • Continuous Improvement

We are seeking a highly skilled Fabrication and Welding Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have:

  • Qualified to International Welding Specialist Level and preferably to Technologist and Engineer level or Equivalent
  • Engineering experience in TIG, Resistance & Laser Welding aluminium/titanium/steel/Inconel in an aerospace environment
  • Experience with Laser welding
  • Experience in specifying and sourcing welding equipment for aerospace applications
  • Practical experience as a welder and welding engineer in a sheet metal aerospace environment
  • Able to assess and develop welding operators
  • Experience in recruitment and training of Operators in an aerospace/NADCAP environment
  • Experience of defining responsibilities (operations/ME/Special processes) for welding activity in an aerospace environment
  • Experience of writing and validating welding work instructions and procedures
  • Experience of development of welding facilities and quality systems to comply with customer and NADCAP requirements and specifications
  • Experience of industrialising and transferring welded assemblies in an Aerospace environment
  • Experience as a welding coordinator as per ISO 14731 for selecting and administering welding operator qualification testing
  • Experience of proposing NDT requirements for welded fabrications in an Aerospace environment

We offer a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and a range of benefits, including:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Flexi-time Scheme
  • 33 Days Annual Leave
  • Option to Purchase Additional Leave
  • 10% Employer Pension Contribution
  • 5% Employee Contribution
  • Non-contributory BUPA Private Medical Insurance Plan
  • Support for Continuous Professional Development
  • Enhanced Sickness, Maternity, Adoption, and Paternity Leave
  • Excellent On-site Catering Facilities
  • Corporate Membership at Crow Wood Hotel & Spa
  • Wellbeing Support
  • Cycles to Work Scheme
  • Discounts on High Street Purchases

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from qualified candidates. Please note that some travel may be required for this role.



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