Quality Control Inspector (Goods In)

Sulzer; Netherley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Company bonus program

Overtime pay

33 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

On-site parking

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning & development

Job summary

Sulzer is seeking a QA/QC Inspector to join our engineering and manufacturing operations. You will perform inspections on gas turbine components, read drawings and specifications, and ensure material certification and traceability across supplier documentation.

Responsibilities include recording inspection data, supporting audits, and driving continuous improvement in QA/QC processes while collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and maintain production flow.

Qualifications

• Experience in a QA/QC or inspection role within an engineering/manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment such as verniers, micrometers, bore gauges and height gauges.
• Understanding of material certification, traceability, and quality documentation requirements.
• Knowledge of dimensional inspection techniques and engineering tolerances.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to inspection activities.
• Good communication and documentation skills.
• Familiarity with supplier quality management, non-conformance reporting, and root cause investigations.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming gas turbine components against drawings, specifications, OEM requirements and customer standards.
• Perform dimensional, visual, and documentation inspections using appropriate measuring equipment and techniques.
• Review material certificates, certificates of conformity, inspection reports and supplier documentation for traceability.
• Inspect turbine rotors, casings, shafts, blades, vanes, bearings, fasteners and related components for conformity before release to production.
• Identify, document and support resolution of non-conforming materials through quality management processes.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and support internal, customer and third-party audits.
• Support implementation and continuous improvement of QA/QC procedures, standards and inspection practices.
• Monitor and provide feedback on supplier quality performance and product quality trends.
• Liaise with Inspection Supervisor, Engineering, Procurement, Project Engineers and Production teams to resolve quality issues and minimise disruption.
• Ensure all inspection activities are performed in accordance with Sulzer quality procedures, customer requirements and industry standards.

Skills

Quality control

QA/QC

Engineering drawings

Measuring tools

Documentation

Traceability

Attention to detail

Communication skills

MS Office

Supplier quality

Tools

Verniers

Micrometers

Bore gauges

Height gauges

Job description

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.

About The Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform inspection of incoming gas turbine components, materials, and assemblies to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, purchase orders, OEM requirements, and customer standards.
• Conduct dimensional, visual, and documentation inspections using appropriate measuring equipment and inspection techniques.
• Review and verify material certificates, certificates of conformity, inspection reports, and supplier documentation to ensure compliance and traceability requirements are met.
• Inspect turbine rotors, casings, shafts, blades, vanes, bearings, fasteners, and associated components for conformity prior to release into production.
• Identify, document, and support the resolution of non-conforming materials through established quality management processes.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and support internal, customer, and third-party quality audits.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of QA/QC procedures, standards, and inspection practices.
• Monitor and provide feedback on supplier quality performance and incoming product quality trends.
• Liaise with the Inspection Supervisor, Engineering, Procurement, Project Engineers, and Production teams to resolve quality-related issues and minimise disruption to repair and overhaul activities.
• Ensure all inspection activities are performed in accordance with Sulzer quality procedures, customer requirements, and applicable industry standards.

Required Skills

• Experience in a Quality Control, QA/QC, or Inspection role within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, technical documentation, and manufacturing standards.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment such as verniers, micrometres, bore gauges, height gauges.
• Understanding of material certification, traceability, and quality documentation requirements.
• Knowledge of dimensional inspection techniques and engineering tolerances.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to inspection activities.
• Good communication and documentation skills.
• Familiarity with supplier quality management, non-conformance reporting, and root cause investigations.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable Skills

• Experience inspecting gas turbine, steam turbine, compressor, pump, or other rotating equipment components.
• Understanding of OEM quality requirements and repair documentation.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Experience using quality management systems.

What we offer you

• Competitive base salary
• Inclusion in a company-wide bonus program
• Attractive overtime pay scheme
• 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

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 are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.