Marine Quality Control Inspector — Precision & Compliance

Wärtsilä; Havant; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Wärtsilä in Havant, UK, is seeking a Quality Control Inspector for the machine shop to inspect components through production, read engineering drawings, and release parts to stores and assembly areas.

The role requires knowledge of quality systems (ISO 9001, ISO 13485), and 5 years of mechanical inspection experience; familiarity with calipers, micrometers, and SAP is preferred. You will support OTIF targets and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and related documentation.
• Use of basic inspection tools and measurement devices.
• Capable of contributing to root cause investigations and problem-solving.
• Understanding of quality systems and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspect components at various production stages including final inspection.
• Raise non-conformances per the established process.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and documentation.
• Release parts to stores, assembly and packaging areas.
• Record traceability data to support QA MDR Quality Packs and visits.
• Support OTIF objectives and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Reading drawings

Problem-solving

Communication

OTIF awareness

Safety awareness

Education

Mechanical apprenticeship

Tools

SAP

Job description

Wärtsilä in Havant, UK, is seeking a Quality Control Inspector for the machine shop to inspect components through production, read engineering drawings, and release parts to stores and assembly areas.

The role requires knowledge of quality systems (ISO 9001, ISO 13485), and 5 years of mechanical inspection experience; familiarity with calipers, micrometers, and SAP is preferred. You will support OTIF targets and continuous improvement.