Manufacturing Quality Inspector

AL8238 UK Grid Solutions Limited; Stafford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. in the United Kingdom is seeking a Quality Inspector to inspect products from incoming materials through to shipping, documenting findings and addressing quality issues with production teams.

The role operates under the SQDC framework to protect safety, quality, delivery and cost. Responsibilities include inspecting at various production stages, reading drawings, using precision measuring tools, and contributing to continuous improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience as Quality Inspector (>2 years) in electromechanical manufacturing.
• Desirable: HND/HNC or Certified Quality Engineer.
• Desirable: Lean or TQM.

Responsibilities

• Inspect products and identify defects at raw materials, in-process and finished goods stages.
• Document defects and deviations from specifications.
• Measure and verify dimensions using precision instruments (micrometers, vernier calipers).
• Interpret drawings and specifications to ensure compliance with standards.
• Suggest process improvements to enhance quality and reduce waste.
• Record inspection results and log data into quality databases.

Skills

Quality control standards

SAP experience

Detail oriented

Communication & documentation

Teamwork & independence

Education

HND/HNC or Certified Quality Engineer

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description Summary

This is a visible role where you will demonstrate high energy, be a team player with a can-do spirit, be detail orientated, and want to have influence on business outcomes. Your eye for detail protects our customers, our colleagues and our reputation. As a Quality Inspector at GE Vernova, you check our products from the day materials arrive to the day we ship them. You decide what meets the standard and what does not. Your work has a direct effect on safety, quality and delivery. This role involves documenting findings, reporting defects, and working closely with production teams to address quality issues. It is a fast-paced environment where sound decision making under pressure within the SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost) framework will be required.

Job Description Responsibilities

• Inspecting Products and identifying defects: Conduct inspections on products at different stages of production, including raw materials, in-process items, and finished goods.
• Detecting and documenting any defects or deviations from specifications.
• Measuring and inspection: Use precision measuring instruments (micrometers, vernier calipers) and inspection equipment to verify product dimensions, functionality, and safety.
• Interpreting technical drawings/specifications: Be able to read and understand technical drawings and specifications to ensure products meet the required standards.
• Continuous Improvements: Suggesting adjustments to the production process to improve product quality.
• Reporting: Document inspection results by completing reports and logs, summarizing re-work and waste costs, and inputting data into quality databases.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quality Inspector (>2years) in an Electromechanical manufacturing environment or in a similar role.
• Desirable: HND/HNC, or Certified Quality Engineer.
• Desirable: Lean or TQM.

Skills

• Knowledge of quality control standards, methodologies and tools.
• SAP experience.
• Detail orientated and results-driven.
• Good communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Working Conditions

The work is shift based and 5 days onsite. Overtime/weekend working may be necessary to support production. This position will require standing for extended periods and will involve exposure to the production floor. Personal protective equipment (PPE) will be required depending on the work setting. Attending meetings and reporting as necessary to support the business. May require lifting and carrying materials and equipment. Occasional travel might be necessary to support quality actions.

Benefits and Growth

GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. We offer competitive benefits, depending on your employment status and national requirements. We support a healthy, balanced lifestyle and have programs that fit the way you live and work today. You also have room to grow, with ongoing on-the-job learning and development.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different... we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, "GE," in our name as an enduring and hard earned badge of quality and ingenuity. "Ver" / "verde" signal Earth's verdant and lush ecosystems. "Nova," from the Latin "novus," nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World. www.gevernova.com