Cyan Subsea UK are looking for a Manufacturing QC Inspector to join our team at our Fordoun facility.
Cyan Renewables (Cyan) is a leading provider of marine and subsea services globally. With our fleet of modern offshore vessels and our marine, subsea and project logistics expertise, we deliver pioneering blue solutions to support energy and offshore renewables projects, governments and coastal infrastructure around the world.
In the UK, Cyan has built a reputation for being leader in developing integrated engineered solutions to support life of field extensions, asset refurbishment and decommissioning activities. Across our sites in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, our skilled teams complete all engineering, fabrication, welding, precision machining, assembly and testing activities in-house, using state of the art equipment.
Whether delivered as a singular solution, or an end-to-end integrated project – we partner closely with our clients to provide innovative, fit for purpose solutions to solve the most demanding subsea challenges.
The Opportunity
Cyan Subsea UK are looking for a Manufacturing QC Inspector to join our team and play a pivotal role in ensuring our subsea manufactured products meet the highest standards of quality, integrity and compliance.
This role also supports our growing capability in the manufacture of subsea concrete structures, including large-scale projects involving concrete casting, grouting scopes, steel formworks and lifting frames.
If you are detailed focussed and passionate about quality and take pride in getting things right first time, , this is a role where your expertise will truly matter.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll be right at the heart of the manufacturing process, inspecting and verifying products at every critical stage and hold point:
• Perform visual, and dimensional, and inspections at defined stages and final release.
• Verify compliance with drawings, specifications, ITPs and ISO 9001 requirements
• Review and validate material certification, welding documentation (WPS/WPQR) and NDT records.
• Produce clear, accurate inspection reports and quality documentation
• Maintain full traceability of materials and inspection records throughout processes.
• Inspection and verification of concrete production
Quality oversight of associated steel fabrication (formworks, lifting frames and cast-in items
• Raise and manage non-conformances and deviations.
• Work closely with Project Teams, HSEQ and Workshop personnel to prevent defects before they happen and maintain a strong quality culture
• Support continuous improvement initiatives driving first time right delivery performance
What you’ll bring
• Significant experience in a manufacturing or fabrication QA/QC environment (steel structures essential; concrete experience advantageous)
• Subsea/OEUK industry experience (essential)
• CSWIP Welding Inspector accreditation
• Strong knowledge of weld procedures, NDT and dimensional inspection techniques
• Confident interpreting complex engineering drawings
• Solid understanding of ISO 9001:2015 in a shop floor environment
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the confidence to challenge, influence and advise
What sets you apart
• High personal standards and uncompromising commitment to quality
• Clear communicator who works well with stakeholders at all levels
• Methodical, analytical and solutions-focused
• Comfortable working on the shop floor and in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a collaborative, quality‑driven team where your knowledge is valued and your impact is visible in every project delivered. This is a chance to work on complex, high‑profile projects while helping shape core quality standards across the business.
Ready to raise the bar on quality? Apply now.