Job Title: Senior Quality Inspector (Assembly &amp; Test) What we are looking for We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Quality Inspector to support inspection activities across our Assembly and Test operations.  The location of this position is Havant, Porstmouth. The ideal candidate will have broad experience performing goods-in, in‑process, and final inspections on a variety of engineered components, including elastomers, metallic parts, and composite materials. This role is critical to ensuring product compliance, process control, and overall manufacturing quality. Key Responsibilities Goods-In Inspection<ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;"><li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri , sans-serif;">Inspect and verify incoming materials, components, and assemblies against purchase specifications, drawings, and certificates of conformity.</li><li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri , sans-serif;">Perform dimensional checks using a range of calibrated inspection equipment.</li><li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri , sans-serif;">Identify and document non-conforming materials and assist in root-cause investigations.</li></ul>In‑Process Inspection<ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;"><li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri , sans-serif;">Conduct routine in‑process inspections on the shop floor to support production quality and ensure processes are being followed.</li><li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri , sans-serif;">Verify compliance with manufacturing and quality plans, work instructions, and engineering drawings.</li><li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri , sans-serif;">Work collaboratively with production, assembly and test teams to prevent defects and support continuous improvement initiatives.</li></ul>Final Inspection<ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;"><li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri , sans-serif;">Perform detailed final inspections on completed products prior to release or dispatch.</li><li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri , sans-serif;">Complete inspection reports, certificates, and relevant quality and photographic documentation.</li><li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri , sans-serif;">Ensure products meet customer specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.</li></ul> Technical Skills &amp; Experience<ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;"><li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri , sans-serif;">Proven experience as a Quality Inspector in a manufacturing or engineering environment.</li><li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri , sans-serif;">Strong working knowledge of inspecting elastomers, metallic components, and composite bearing materials.</li><li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri , sans-serif;">Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and geometric tolerances.</li><li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri , sans-serif;">Competence with manual and digital inspection tools and gauges (e.g., micrometers, verniers, height gauges, dial indicators).</li><li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri , sans-serif;">Familiarity with quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100, or similar).</li><li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri , sans-serif;">Experience with non-conformance reporting </li></ul> Personal Attributes<ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;"><li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri , sans-serif;">High attention to detail and ability to work on own initiative.</li><li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri , sans-serif;">Excellent communication and documentation abilities.</li><li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri , sans-serif;">Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross‑functional teams.</li><li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri , sans-serif;">Proactive approach to quality and process improvement.</li><li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri , sans-serif;">Ability to manage priorities in a busy production environment.</li></ul> Experience &amp; Qualifications<ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px;"><li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri , sans-serif;">Experience/background of working in a production/engineering environment is essential.</li><li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri , sans-serif;">Ideally educated to college standard, mechanical apprenticeship or solid experience working in manufacturing industry.</li><li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri , sans-serif;">Understand Health &amp; Safety environment/procedures. </li><li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri , sans-serif;">Read and understand drawings is essential.</li><li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri , sans-serif;">Minimum of 5 years mechanical inspection experience desirable. </li><li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri , sans-serif;">Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers.</li><li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri , sans-serif;">Experience with ERP/MRP systems for traceability and inspection recording.</li></ul> At 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. This is Wärtsilä Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 17,000 professionals, in more than 200 locations in 68 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on <a>www.wartsila.com</a>. Last application date: 16/04/2026  At 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.  Please 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. This is Wärtsilä Wärtsilä 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. Read more on <a href="http://www.wartsila.com">www.wartsila.com</a>.

We enable sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services together with all our stakeholders &ndash; today and tomorrow. We emphasise innovation in sustainable technology and services to help our customers continuously improve environmental and economic performance. We work together with our strong ecosystem of partners every day, providing a wide portfolio of leading technologies and innovative solutions that offer our customers superior uptime, reliability and foreseeable lifecycle costs across their operations. Our global passionate team of 17,500 energy and maritime experts in 200 locations in more than 70 countries is committed to shaping decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe.

Assembly & Test Inspector

Job Title: Senior Quality Inspector (Assembly &amp; Test) What we are looking for We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Quality Inspector to support inspection activities across our Assembly and Test operations.  The location of this position is Havant, Porstmouth. The ideal candidate will have broad experience performing goods-in, in‑process, and final inspections on a variety of engineered components, including elastomers, metallic parts, and composite materials. This role is critical to ensuring product compliance, process control, and overall manufacturing quality. Key Responsibilities Goods-In Inspection<ul><li>Inspect and verify incoming materials, components, and assemblies against purchase specifications, drawings, and certificates of conformity.</li><li>Perform dimensional checks using a range of calibrated inspection equipment.</li><li>Identify and document non-conforming materials and assist in root-cause investigations.</li></ul>In‑Process Inspection<ul><li>Conduct routine in‑process inspections on the shop floor to support production quality and ensure processes are being followed.</li><li>Verify compliance with manufacturing and quality plans, work instructions, and engineering drawings.</li><li>Work collaboratively with production, assembly and test teams to prevent defects and support continuous improvement initiatives.</li></ul>Final Inspection<ul><li>Perform detailed final inspections on completed products prior to release or dispatch.</li><li>Complete inspection reports, certificates, and relevant quality and photographic documentation.</li><li>Ensure products meet customer specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.</li></ul> Technical Skills &amp; Experience<ul><li>Proven experience as a Quality Inspector in a manufacturing or engineering environment.</li><li>Strong working knowledge of inspecting elastomers, metallic components, and composite bearing materials.</li><li>Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and geometric tolerances.</li><li>Competence with manual and digital inspection tools and gauges (e.g., micrometers, verniers, height gauges, dial indicators).</li><li>Familiarity with quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100, or similar).</li><li>Experience with non-conformance reporting </li></ul> Personal Attributes<ul><li>High attention to detail and ability to work on own initiative.</li><li>Excellent communication and documentation abilities.</li><li>Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross‑functional teams.</li><li>Proactive approach to quality and process improvement.</li><li>Ability to manage priorities in a busy production environment.</li></ul> Experience &amp; Qualifications<ul><li>Experience/background of working in a production/engineering environment is essential.</li><li>Ideally educated to college standard, mechanical apprenticeship or solid experience working in manufacturing industry.</li><li>Understand Health &amp; Safety environment/procedures. </li><li>Read and understand drawings is essential.</li><li>Minimum of 5 years mechanical inspection experience desirable. </li><li>Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers.</li><li>Experience with ERP/MRP systems for traceability and inspection recording.</li></ul> At 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. This is Wärtsilä Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 17,000 professionals, in more than 200 locations in 68 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on <a>www.wartsila.com</a>. Last application date: 16/04/2026  At 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.  Please 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. This is Wärtsilä Wärtsilä 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. Read more on <a href="http://www.wartsila.com">www.wartsila.com</a>.

Assembly & Test Inspector

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