Job Category: Engineering
Quality Control Inspector - Machine shop
The position is permanent and the preferred location is in Havant.
What you will be doing
The machine shop operates across 5 cells producing seal and bearings for the marine sector and various Navies around the globe.
Product inspection
- Raise non-conformances in accordance with the non-conformance process.
- Perform extra duties or special projects when requested.
- Read and interpret technical drawings and related documentation such as Purchase Orders and Concessions.
- Effectively communicate with the Quality Assurance department and/or management regarding quality control issues.
- Inspect parts according to current procedure and specification and release them to stores, assembly and packaging areas.
- Collate and record traceability details to assist QA with MDR Quality Packs and Class Visits.
- Apply problem-solving techniques to support root cause analysis and investigations.
Flexibility is key for this position, working on a wide variety of duties in a safe and accurate manner to meet the OTIF (On Time In Full) target.
Capability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of the Logistics Team.
Maintain a safe working environment and a high standard of housekeeping.
Responsibilities
- Maintain general knowledge of Quality System Regulations and International Standards.
- Utilize inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, thread gauges to check dimensions and processes on parts or raw materials, ensuring compliance with manufacturing drawings, blueprints and specifications.
- Work closely with other Quality Control Inspectors, Project Engineering, Quality Engineering and Manufacturing to ensure all manufacturing and inspection activities comply with work documents.
- Ensure in-process inspections are completed per engineering specifications during production.
- Perform mechanical, visual and dimensional inspections of parts using hand tools.
- Possibly perform CMM programming and inspection if trained or experienced.
- Communicate with Supply Quality Assurance Engineer on quality issues.
- Attach correct labeling to the outside of storage cartons/pallets, store products in the warehouse, and perform inventory transactions on the system.
- Work from engineering drawings for visual dimensional inspection of purchased or manufactured products using measuring instruments.
- Carry out any other duties that may be required.
- Collaborate with all operations teams to ensure proactive actions meet OTIF targets.
- Drive continuous improvement in processes and procedures.
- Perform all duties safely following H&S procedures.
Qualifications & Experience
- Mechanical and electrical component inspection experience.
- Basic mechanical inspection tools competency.
- Dimensional inspection hand‑tool skills.
- Knowledge of FDA, GMP, and ISO 13485.
- Experience/background in a production or engineering environment is essential.
- Understanding of health and safety procedures.
- Mechanical/assembly aptitude.
- Ability to read and understand drawings.
- Minimum 5 years of mechanical inspection experience is desirable.
- Effective communication skills with coworkers.
- Flexibility to work across Logistics Operations teams.
- Ideally educated to college standard, with a mechanical apprenticeship or solid experience in manufacturing.
- Proficiency with standard computer packages, e.g., Microsoft Office and MRP systems.
- Good knowledge and understanding of SAP.
EEO Statement
At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and we are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities. Everyone can be their true self and succeed based on job‑relevant merits and abilities.
Please note that, according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.
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