Quality Inspector in Loughborough

Our work is guided by our purpose: creating an energy-resilient world for a better future. This purpose embodies the legacy we bring, with more than 100 years as the global leader in energy resilience, delivering solutions critical to sustain and improve life.

Our teams have the opportunity to provide a critical resource – energy – that ensures safety, security, and independence for people around the world. Our team members are focused on pushing boundaries, continuing to innovate in an ever-changing landscape, and keeping up with the pace required to create solutions for today’s world demands.

Our product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, and clean energy solutions that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers. At Rehlko, you have the freedom to identify, create, and deliver solutions – large and small – that help people and communities thrive in the moments that matter.

At Rehlko, our team members are the essential energy that powers our organization’s success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyone’s responsibility. We empower every team member to actively participate in our Zero Is Possible safety culture by encouraging open communication, proactively reporting hazards, following protocols, and suggesting improvements. Join us in creating an energy resilient world for a better future!

At Rehlko, our Total Rewards programs are designed to accelerate growth, energize performance, and support a culture of inclusion at every stage of life and work. We offer total rewards that are easily understood, recognize results, enable career mobility, and reflect our commitment to valuing diverse needs in a fast-moving world. We provide:

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Work-life flexibility
• Recognition and rewards
• Development and career opportunities
• A safe and inclusive workplace

The role oversees the full quality verification process, reviewing approved drawings and specifications, assessing workmanship quality, validating tolerances and finishes, and ensuring all elements meet technical and aesthetic requirements. Acting as the final quality gatekeeper, the inspector raises and tracks snagging lists, ensures non‐conformances are resolved, verifies corrective actions, and confirms full compliance before sign‐off.

• Conduct internal audits throughout the audit cycle and drive associated improvement activities.
• Carry out incoming material inspections, ensuring materials conform to purchase orders, material certificates and project specifications.
• Verify material identification and traceability are maintained throughout the fabrication process.
• Conduct dimensional inspections of fabricated components and assemblies against engineering drawings, specifications and customer requirements.
• Perform fit-up inspections prior to welding, ensuring joint preparation, alignment, dimensions and tolerances meet drawing and WPS requirements.
• In-process inspection of fabricated structures throughout manufacture.
• Inspect welded assemblies for compliance with approved drawings, Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), quality plans and customer specifications.
• Carry out visual weld inspections in accordance with applicable standards and acceptance criteria.
• Identify and record welding defects, non-conformances and areas requiring corrective action.
• Calibration of inspection and measuring equipment monitored and recorded on QC forms. Control of calibration periods.
• Responsible for all quality records, traceability documentation and adherence to customer specifications and project requirements.
• Verify that fabrication activities are carried out in accordance with approved procedures and manufacturing documentation.

• Strong background in Structural Fabrication or manufacturing quality control.
• Deep understanding of inspection methodologies, tolerances, standards and ITP frameworks.
• Assist in the safe delivery of products, adhering to all relevant safety and quality guidelines.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence dealing with clients, consultants and subcontractors.
• Liaise with other departments to foster strong communication and collaboration.
• A meticulous eye for detail and a passion for delivering flawless work.
• Continuously look for ways to improve processes, increasing efficiency and product quality.

Rehlko proudly offers a rich history steeped in creativity and commitment to our associates and communities, along with competitive benefits and compensation. Our Purpose—Creating an energy resilient world for a better future—and Values: Curiosity, Trust, Pace, and Excellence, are important cultural components that shape the way we work and relate to one another.

Rehlko is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and will make decisions regarding employment opportunities, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination, promoting equal opportunities in every aspect of our process.

• Curiosity – Seek, learn, share
• Trust – Go farther together
• Pace – Focus to go faster
• Excellence – Find the win every day