Quality Control Inspector

Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry's transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. With the world’s widest portfolio and service network, we – Wärtsilians - deliver efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of our customers. The opportunities presented through digitalisation and new technologies are offering a new era of shipping.

Did you know that shipping is the world’s most efficient mode of transportation and that 88% of the world's trade is carried by sea?

We want to change the course towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together. Are you ready to jump onboard?

We are now looking for a

to join our team working for a better future. The machine shop operates across 5 cells producing seal and bearings for the marine sector and various Navies around the globe.

The position is permanent and the preferred location for the position is in Havant, UK.

As the Quality Control Inspector, your work will focus on these responsibilities:

• Product inspection - Responsible for inspecting components at various stages through the production process including final inspection
• Raise non-conformances in accordance with the non-conformance process.
• Performs extra duties or special projects when requested.
• Ability to read & interpret technical drawings and related documentation e.g., Purchase Orders, Concessions.
• Able to effectively communicate with Quality Assurance department and/or management in unusual situations regarding Quality Control issues.
• Responsible for inspecting as per current procedure and specification and releasing parts to stores, assembly and packaging areas.
• Collate & record traceability details to assist QA with MDR Quality Packs & Class Visits.
• Good knowledge of Problem-Solving techniques to support Root Cause analysis/investigations.
• Ability to be flexible is key for this position with a wide variety of duties to be carried out in a safe accurate manner working to our OTIF (On time delivery in full) target.
• Capable of carrying out tasks individually as well as working effectively as part of the Logistics Team
• Maintain a save working environment & high standard of housekeeping.

• Possess general knowledge of Quality System Regulations and International Standards.
• Utilizing various inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, checks dimensions/processes on parts or raw material to ensure compliance to manufacturing drawings/blueprints/specifications.
• Works closely with Quality Control Inspectors, Project Engineering, Quality Engineering and Manufacturing to ensure that all manufacturing and inspection activities are performed in compliance with process work documents.
• Insures that in-process inspections are completed per engineering specifications during the production process.
• Performs mechanical, visual, and dimensional inspections of parts using inspection hand tools.
• Potentially perform CMM Programming and Inspection is possible (or previously trained in addition to experience)
• Communicate with Supply Quality assurance Engineer on quality issues.
• Attach correct labelling to outside of storage cartons/pallets. Store product in warehouse and do transactions to adjust inventory on the system.
• Must be able to work from Engineering drawings for visual dimensional inspection of purchased or manufactured products utilizing measuring instruments.
• Any other duties that may be required.
• Communicate with all ops teams…