QC Welding & Fabrication Inspector

Job description

Whittaker Engineering (Stonehaven) Limited are an engineering and manufacturing company based in Stonehaven, who service the marine, offshore and associated industries.

The Company are looking to recruit a full time QC Fabrication & Welding Inspector based at our modern facility in Stonehaven.

The QC Fabrication & Welding Inspector role will be integrated into the fabrication department with the responsibility for the day-to-day weld/dimensional inspection of the fabrication shop.

Duties include but may not be restricted to:

• Ensure the upkeep of our Quality systems ISO 9001 & 3834-2 are maintained before, during and after welding
• Ensuring welding work is allocated to qualified personnel 
• Coordinate sub-con NDT testing/mechanical testing
• Ensure correct weld procedures are used on particular work
• Prepare Weld Maps and Weld Logs for job packs
• Assist Responsible Welding Coordinator in monitoring weld procedures, carrying out welder audits
• Record readings from welding processes, collate readings, temperatures etc.
• Ensure the relevant NDT techniques are utilized in accordance with relevant specifications and client/company procedures
• Review radiographs of completed welds if required
• Sign off welding reports (and radiographs if qualified)
• Ensuring that QC inspections are carried out against product specifications in a timely manner
• Carry out visual and dimensional inspection of structural /pipework/vessel assemblies against the approved design data in an efficient manner to support production schedules
• Write/Maintain records of weld maps/logs and dimensional reports inspected components
• Assist with QA documentation packages in accordance with relevant company and or client supplied procedures/acceptance standard
• Deal with weld repairs, and maintain records where necessary i.e. Weld repair rates
• To ensure non-conforming assemblies, sub-assemblies, parts, materials, and processes are identified and appropriate actions are taken to resolve the non-conformance
• Investigation and reporting of inspection problems and scrap products
• Ensure job cards are kept up to date for welding/NDT activities
• Make sure that procedures for risk assessments, safety audits and inspections are implemented 
• Ensure that procedures for safe plant and equipment are implemented 
• Ensure you work safely and you are not endangering yourself, those around you or the environment 
• Ensure health and safety and  environmental policies are adhered to 
• Liaise with Certifying Authority/client/third party inspectors when necessary
• Supervision of young workers/trainees/apprentices
• Ensuring client requirements are met

Excellent working conditions, remuneration package and benefits are available. Salary depends on experience and can be negotiated, based on a 39-hour working week.

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK and be capable of commuting daily to our Stonehaven facility.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Stonehaven

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-04-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English