Electrical Inspector

ZipRecruiter; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorsport company in Northampton is seeking an Electrical Inspector for a long-term contract. The role involves supporting inspection tasks, ensuring quality of components, and contributing to continuous improvement activities. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in electrical testing and precision inspection, along with relevant qualifications and a commitment to delivering high-quality results.

Benefits

Competitive contract rate

Onsite subsidized restaurant

Gym access

Parking facilities

Qualifications

• Experience in a low volume, high-value precision inspection environment.
• Qualified to inspect PCBs to IPC 610/620 standards.
• Experience handling ESS batteries and cell technology.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing with all inspection tasks related to internally manufactured parts.
• Confirm component quality using electrical test equipment and first principle inspection techniques.
• Liaise with departments to optimize measurement strategies.

Skills

Electrical testing and measurement

Inspection techniques

Quality standards knowledge

SOP creation and maintenance

Electrical components knowledge

Education

Electro/Mechanical Apprenticeship or Mechanical/Electrical NVQ

Metrology courses (NPL Level 1, 2, and 3)

IPC 620 / IPC 610 certifications

Job description

Job Description

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 team member, 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.

Requirements include:

Inspection experience within a low volume, high-value, precision inspection environment.

Skills required:

• Electrical testing and measurement inspection tasks.

Knowledge and qualifications:

• 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 when appropriate.
• Experience in creating measurement strategies for complex components or materials.
• Understanding of GD&T and other quality standards/processes (ISO, DIN, IPC, ANSI, JIT, BSI, SOPs, HPP logs, PCB schematics).
• Ability to create and maintain SOPs for processes and operations (SAP, etc.).
• Qualified to inspect PCBs, looms, and harnesses to IPC 610/620 standards.
• Experience handling and inspecting ESS batteries, with an understanding of cell technology and voltage measurements.
• Knowledge of electrical components such as diodes, capacitors, and soldering processes.
• Experience with computed tomography (CT) to assess sealed electrical components.
• Ability to liaise with other departments to optimize measurement strategies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities.

Qualifications:

• Electro/Mechanical Apprenticeship and/or Mechanical/Electrical NVQ.
• Metrology courses (NPL Level 1, 2, and 3).
• Intermediate CMM training.
• IPC 620 / IPC 610 certifications.

Personal qualities:

• Ability to work with others to deliver quality on time.

Success criteria:

• Protect the PU with no escapes due to inspection errors.
• Flexible, adaptable, with good time management.
• Thorough, meticulous, self-motivated, action-oriented, and punctual in delivering quality.

Benefits:

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

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 you know someone who might be interested, please forward this opportunity. We offer a referral scheme.

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