Final Inspection Lead

About the role

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. At Sulzer, we don’t just manufacture pumps—we engineer and build critical equipment that keeps vital industries moving across the globe. You’ll be working at our Leeds facility, one of our flagship pump manufacturing centres, where you will play a pivotal role in ensuring every pump package leaves our site meeting the highest standards of quality, safety and customer satisfaction.

• Lead final inspection activities for complete pump packages and rotating equipment.
• Coordinate the final assembly verification process before customer dispatch.
• Review and approve final manufacturing records and quality documentation.
• Ensure products comply with ISO 9001 standards and internal quality requirements.
• Verify that all customer specifications, technical requirements and contractual obligations have been fulfilled.
• Oversee and sign off complete pump packages and bedshaft assemblies.
• Work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Project Management and Quality teams to resolve issues and ensure on‑time delivery.
• Support customer inspections and witness activities where required.
• Drive a culture of quality, accountability and continuous improvement across the operation.

• Experience with in heavy engineering, rotating equipment, pumps, turbines, motors or similar manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of final inspection, quality assurance and documentation control processes.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience coordinating inspections involving large, complex engineered products.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive approach with the confidence to make critical quality decisions.

• A competitive salary
• A company‑wide bonus scheme
• 33 days’ holiday
• Medicash health cash plan (claim back the cost of everyday healthcare expenses such as dental, optical and GP services)
• Defined pension contribution
• Employee Assistance Programmes
• Discounts on shopping, entertainment & lifestyle (Costco membership option)
• Discounted personal car leasing for you, family & friends
• Long‑Service Awards
• Ongoing learning through Sulzer Learning Pathways
• Armed Forces Support – as a Silver Award holder of the MoD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, we actively support veterans, reservists and Cadet Adult Volunteers, providing time for training, camps and deployment, alongside access to a growing internal military network
• Onsite Perks

• Free, secure parking with EV charging
• Multi‑faith prayer room
• Newly modernised work areas
• Community & Wellbeing
• Lively Sports & Social Club with events & prize draws
• 24/7 onsite gym
• Subsidised vending machines
• Subsidised canteen offering hot and cold food

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

We prioritize your health and safety and are committed to offering a work environment in which you can thrive.