QA/QC Mechanical Inspector

Cental Ltd.; Carlow; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Cental Engineering is looking for a QA/QC Mechanical Inspector to support our fabrication and quality activities. Based in Carlow, Ireland, you will work with Production, Welding, Engineering and QA/QC teams to ensure welds, drawings and inspections meet project requirements.

You will visually inspect components, read drawings, verify measurements and material traceability, and complete QA/QC reports. Strong computer skills with Excel, Word and Outlook are essential, and experience with welding

Qualifications

• Experience with welding, fabrication and reading technical drawings is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect fabricated and welded components.
• Inspect completed welds against drawings and project requirements.
• Read and understand fabrication and engineering drawings.
• Carry out dimensional inspections and verify measurements, tolerances and alignment.
• Identify welding/fabrication defects and raise snags or NCRs when required.
• Verify weld and material traceability.
• Check material identification and certificates.
• Inspect steelwork, brackets, frames, supports and fabricated components.
• Complete inspection checklists and QA/QC reports.
• Maintain photographic inspection records.
• Support FOK, client and final inspections.
• Support snag and NCR close-out.
• Work closely with Production, Welding, Engineering and QA/QC teams.
• Good computer skills are essential, including Excel, Word, Outlook and working with digital drawings and inspection documentation.

Skills

Reading technical drawings

Welding/fabrication knowledge

Inspection/QA awareness

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Cental is a global supplier of fully designed, engineered, built and integrated modular and skid-mounted solutions for the Data Centre, Utilities, Life Sciences, and Oil & Gas markets. From our headquarters in Carlow, Ireland, we deliver comprehensive solutions for clients worldwide.

Our people are the foundation of our success. With three manufacturing facilities and a talented team of engineers, designers, project managers, and tradespeople, our team manages every detail, ensuring seamless delivery from initial design to final installation. We value teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement, creating a collaborative, innovative environment where everyone can reach their potential.

We also believe in celebrating achievements and recognising effort. From monthly quality and safety initiatives for breakfast treats and local tool vouchers, to company breakfasts, staff BBQs, and occasional outings, we bring people together to enjoy achievements and strengthen our team spirit.

Growth and learning are central to Cental. Whether you’re joining as an apprentice, graduate, or experienced professional, we provide training and development opportunities to help you build a rewarding, long-term career.

If you’re passionate about excellence, innovation, and teamwork, join us and be part of a company that’s engineering solutions and building futures.

Cental Engineering is looking for a QA/QC Mechanical Inspector to support our fabrication and quality activities.

Main Scope:

• Visual inspection of fabricated and welded components.
• Inspect completed welds against drawings and project requirements.
• Read and understand fabrication and engineering drawings.
• Carry out dimensional inspections and verify measurements, tolerances and alignment.
• Identify welding/fabrication defects and raise snags or NCRs when required.
• Verify weld and material traceability.
• Check material identification and certificates.
• Inspect steelwork, brackets, frames, supports and fabricated components.
• Complete inspection checklists and QA/QC reports.
• Maintain photographic inspection records.
• Support FOK, client and final inspections.
• Support snag and NCR close-out.
• Work closely with Production, Welding, Engineering and QA/QC teams.
• Good computer skills are essential, including Excel, Word, Outlook and working with digital drawings and inspection documentation.

Experience with welding, fabrication and reading technical drawings is highly desirable.