QC Inspector

Sulzer; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Aberdeen is looking for a QC Inspector to join their GT Aero team. The role involves ensuring quality control during gas turbine operations, requiring experience in mechanical inspection and a strong attention to detail. The company offers a better work-life balance, including a 9-day fortnight and generous annual leave.

Benefits

9-day fortnight

Company-wide bonus program

33 days of annual leave

Private medical insurance

On-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical quality inspection, preferably in gas turbines.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of gas turbine components.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and report defects on gas turbines.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards during engine builds.
• Maintain quality documentation for workshop processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Organisational skills

Education

NC in Mechanical Engineering

HNC preferred

Job description

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Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

We are looking for a QC Inspector to join our GT Aero team in Aberdeen.

Are you detail-focused and passionate about engineering quality? Join our expert GT Aero team in Aberdeen, where you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring the integrity and compliance of our gas turbine overhaul and inspection operations. Be part of a company committed to technical excellence and sustainability within the energy transition.

Your main tasks and responsibilities:

• Perform bulk and detail strip inspections of gas turbines and provide comprehensive defect reports
• Carry out stage inspections during engine builds to ensure compliance with quality standards
• Maintain and control workshop Control Order Files and associated documentation
• Ensure all measuring equipment is calibrated, certified, and aligned with Quality Management System requirements
• Assist with shipping and receipt of materials to and from approved vendors, expediting sub-con activities efficiently

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Previous experience in a similar inspection or mechanical quality role, ideally within a gas turbine environment
• Proven ability to understand and interpret engineering drawings and illustrated parts catalogues
• Working knowledge of industrial or power gas turbines and associated components
• A minimum of NC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent; HNC is preferred (or suitable proven experience in lieu of formal qualifications)
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work collaboratively with workshop and quality teams

What we offer you:

• Enjoy a better work-life balance with our 9-day fortnight, giving you a three-day weekend every other week
• Inclusion in a company-wide bonus program
• 33 days of annual leave
• Private medical insurance
• On-site parking
• Access to various discounts on everyday shopping, entertainment, and lifestyle
• An Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support services, including counselling and resources to help manage personal and work-related issues, enhancing overall well-being and productivity
• Continuous learning and development opportunities through on-the-job training and Sulzer Learning Pathways, our dedicated online platform for professional growth

No visa or work permit support can be provided for this role

The team in Aberdeen works on the inspection, repair, and overhaul of advanced gas turbine systems, providing critical support to energy and industrial sectors globally. Our facility is part of Sulzer's global rotating equipment services network.

Do you have a question about the role?

Reach out to Daniel Faulkner at .Our team is looking forward hearing from you!

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

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