Electrical Inspector

JR United Kingdom; Kettering; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorsport company in Northamptonshire offers a unique opportunity for an Electrical Inspector. The position involves crucial inspection tasks in a high-value manufacturing environment. Successful candidates will support quality assurance efforts and work collaboratively to optimize measurement strategies, contributing significantly to advanced engineering projects.

Benefits

Competitive contract rate of pay

Onsite subsidized restaurant

Access to gym and parking

Qualifications

• Electro-mechanical apprenticeship or NVQ in Mechanical/Electrical required.
• IPC certification (IPC610 / IPC620) essential.
• Experience with electrical testing and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspection tasks related to manufacturing parts.
• Ensure quality and confirm components using various testing methods.
• Collaborate with departments to improve measurement strategies.

Skills

Electrical testing

Measurement strategies

Quality standards knowledge

Inspection techniques

Collaboration

Education

Electro-mechanical apprenticeship

NVQ in Mechanical/Electrical

IPC620 / IPC610 certification

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Computed tomography (CT)

CAD models

SAP

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Electrical Inspector - Northampton – F1 – Ongoing contract

This long-term contract role for an Electrical Inspector offers a unique opportunity to showcase your expertise with a world-leading motorsport business in Northamptonshire.

You will be a key member of the team, crucial to the success of this dynamic company on its F1 and advanced engineering projects. The role is based 100% on-site in Brixworth, Northamptonshire.

Purpose of the role

• Support manufacturing with all inspection tasks related to internally manufactured parts.

Responsibilities include

Inspection experience within a low-volume, high-value precision environment, including electrical testing and measurement tasks.

Required knowledge and skills

• Ability to confirm the quality of components within required timescales, using electrical test equipment, first principle inspection techniques, and automated/mechanical measurement/test equipment, including CAD models.
• Develop measurement strategies for complex components or materials.
• Understanding of GD&T and other quality standards (ISO, DIN, IPC, ANSI, JIT, BSI, SOPs, HPP logs, PCB schematics).
• Experience in creating and maintaining SOPs and working with systems like SAP.
• Qualified to inspect PCBs, looms, and harnesses to IPC 610/620 standards.
• Experience handling and inspecting ESS batteries, understanding of cell technology and voltage measurements.
• Knowledge of electrical components such as diodes, capacitors, and soldering processes.
• Use of computed tomography (CT) for quality verification of sealed electrical components.
• Ability to liaise with other departments to optimize measurement strategies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Electro-mechanical apprenticeship or NVQ in Mechanical/Electrical.
• Metrology courses (NPL Level 1, 2, 3).
• Intermediate CMM training.
• IPC620 / IPC610 certification.
• Ability to work collaboratively to deliver quality on time.

Success criteria

• Ensure no escapes through poor inspection.
• Be flexible, adaptable, and manage time effectively.
• Approach tasks thoroughly and meticulously.
• Be self-motivated, action-oriented, and deliver quality on time.

Benefits

• Competitive contract rate of pay.
• Opportunity to work with a multiple F1 championship-winning engineering company with state-of-the-art facilities, including onsite subsidized restaurant, gym, and parking.
• Easy access to the site.

Application process

Please apply with an updated CV, current salary/rate, and notice period. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted prior to submission. For questions, contact Michael Sorfleet via email.

Note: These positions do not support sponsorship.

If this role isn't for you but you know someone interested, please forward this email. We offer a referral scheme.

Arden White is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments during the selection process for candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions.