Precision QC Inspector – Marine Machining

Wärtsilä Corporation; Havant; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Wärtsilä Corporation in Havant, UK, is seeking a Quality Control Inspector – Machine Shop to inspect components at varied production stages and ensure conformance to drawings and specifications. The role requires reading technical drawings, raising non-conformances, and collaborating with QA, engineering and manufacturing to support on-time delivery and continuous improvement.

Applicants should have hands-on inspection skills with calipers, micrometers, and related tools, plus a safety‑minded

Qualifications

• Experience with reading engineering drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of calibration and inspection tools.
• Background in manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong attention to detail and quality emphasis.
• Familiarity with SAP or ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Inspect components at multiple stages of production.
• Raise non-conformances per process.
• Read and interpret drawings and related docs.
• Record traceability data for QA packs and visits.
• Support root-cause investigations and improvements.
• Ensure operations meet OTIF targets.

Skills

Reading drawings

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

College education

Mechanical apprenticeship

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Thread gauges

CMM Programming

Job description

Wärtsilä Corporation in Havant, UK, is seeking a Quality Control Inspector – Machine Shop to inspect components at varied production stages and ensure conformance to drawings and specifications. The role requires reading technical drawings, raising non-conformances, and collaborating with QA, engineering and manufacturing to support on-time delivery and continuous improvement.

Applicants should have hands-on inspection skills with calipers, micrometers, and related tools, plus a safety‑minded