{"id":1183710,"url":"https://alion.io/job/wartsila-com-quality-control-inspector","title":"Quality Control Inspector","company":{"id":93154,"name":"Wartsila.com","domain":"wartsila.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/wartsila-com","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"SuccessFactors","truth_index":null},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":[],"countries":[],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-24T14:28:44Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-24","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T18:40:24Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":0,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":0},"description":"Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry's transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. With the world’s widest portfolio and service network, we - Wärtsilians - deliver efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of our customers. The opportunities presented through digitalisation and new technologies are offering a new era of shipping. Did you know that shipping is the world’s most efficient mode of transportation and that 88% of the world's trade is carried by sea?\nWe want to change the course towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together. Are you ready to jump onboard?\nWe are now looking for a\nQuality Control Inspector - Machine Shop\nto join our team working for a better future. The machine shop operates across 5 cells producing seal and bearings for the marine sector and various Navies around the globe.\nThe position is permanent and the preferred location for the position is in Havant, UK.\nWhat you will be doing\nAs the Quality Control Inspector, your work will focus on these responsibilities:\nProduct inspection - Responsible for inspecting components at various stages through the production process including final inspection\nRaise non-conformances in accordance with the non-conformance process.\nPerforms extra duties or special projects when requested.\nAbility to read & interpret technical drawings and related documentation e.g., Purchase Orders, Concessions.\nAble to effectively communicate with Quality Assurance department and/or management in unusual situations regarding Quality Control issues.\nResponsible for inspecting as per current procedure and specification and releasing parts to stores, assembly and packaging areas.\nCollate & record traceability details to assist QA with MDR Quality Packs & Class Visits.\nGood knowledge of Problem-Solving techniques to support Root Cause analysis/investigations.\nAbility to be flexible is key for this position with a wide variety of duties to be carried out in a safe accurate manner working to our OTIF (On time delivery in full) target.\nCapable of carrying out tasks individually as well as working effectively as part of the Logistics Team\nMaintain a save working environment & high standard of housekeeping.\nDevelopment Responsibilities:\nPossess general knowledge of Quality System Regulations and International Standards.\nUtilizing various inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, checks dimensions/processes on parts or raw material to ensure compliance to manufacturing drawings/blueprints/specifications.\nWorks closely with Quality Control Inspectors, Project Engineering, Quality Engineering and Manufacturing to ensure that all manufacturing and inspection activities are performed in compliance with process work documents.\nInsures that in-process inspections are completed per engineering specifications during the production process.\nPerforms mechanical, visual, and dimensional inspections of parts using inspection hand tools.\nPotentially perform CMM Programming and Inspection is possible (or previously trained in addition to experience)\nCommunicate with Supply Quality assurance Engineer on quality issues.\nAttach correct labelling to outside of storage cartons/pallets. Store product in warehouse and do transactions to adjust inventory on the system.\nMust be able to work from Engineering drawings for visual dimensional inspection of purchased or manufactured products utilizing measuring instruments.\nAny other duties that may be required.\nCommunicate with all ops teams to ensure proactive actions are taken to meet OTIF.\nContinuous improvement relating to process and procedures.\nAll duties carried out to be done in a safe manner following H&S safety procedures.\nTo be successful in this role, we expect you to have:\nMechanical and electrical component inspection\nBasic mechanical Inspection tools\nDimensional inspection hand tools\nFDA\nGMP\nISO 13485, ISO 9001\nExperience/background of working in a production/engineering environment is essential.\nUnderstand Health & Safety environment/procedures.\nMechanical/assembly aptitude.\nRead and understand drawings is essential.\nMinimum of 5 years mechanical inspection experience desirable.\nAbility to communicate effectively with co-workers.\nFlexibility to work across Logistics Operations teams.\nSafety awareness.\nIdeally educated to college standard, mechanical apprenticeship or solid experience\nworking in manufacturing industry.\nIndustry standard computer packages (Microsoft / MRP systems).\nGood knowledge & understanding of SAP\nWhy you and us?\nWe at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other’s growth and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative.\nWe are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in that by being your own true self you can accomplish so much more. We don’t always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition?\nWe have an amazing team and we are excited about our work and the impact it has on building sustainable societies. We are looking to find a colleague with this shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future.\nLast application date: 08/10/2026\nAt Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.\nPlease note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.\nThis is Wärtsilä\nWärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. 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