Electrical Inspector - IPC

Lockheed Martin; Ampthill; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Ampthill, United Kingdom, seeks an electronics inspector to perform visual and electrical inspections of cable assemblies, harnesses, and electronic units. You will verify conformance to drawings, quality standards, and procedures using DMMs, gauges, and other test equipment.

Responsibilities include interpreting drawings, documenting non-conformances, and recommending rework. IPC-A-610 and IPC/WHMA-A-620 knowledge, ESD handling, and SAP/ERP familiarity are required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards for cable and wire harness assemblies.
• Understanding of ESD control and handling of sensitive electronic products.
• Experience using electrical measurement equipment, including Digital Multimeters and ohmmeters.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and work instructions accurately.
• Basic fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of IPC-A-610 standards for electronic assemblies.
• Experience with ATE programming and testing.
• Experience using SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual and electrical inspections to verify product conformity.
• Conduct tests including continuity, bonding, and resistance measurements.
• Use inspection and test equipment such as Digital Multimeters, ohmmeters, gauges, and measuring tools.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, and inspection checklists.
• Identify, document, and manage non-conforming product in accordance with quality procedures.
• Accept, reject, or recommend rework of products based on inspection results.
• Ensure compliance with IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, and ESD handling requirements.
• Support both high-volume cable manufacturing and low-volume, bespoke, or investigative work.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and support continuous improvement activities.

Job description

37.5h, 4 day working week Monday to Thursday

About the Role

Responsible for the inspection and electrical testing of in-process and completed products, including cable assemblies, wire harnesses, electronic units, and electromechanical assemblies. Ensures products meet customer specifications, engineering drawings, quality standards, and internal procedures through visual inspection, measurement, and functional testing.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform visual and electrical inspections to verify product conformity.
• Conduct tests including continuity, bonding, and resistance measurements.
• Use inspection and test equipment such as Digital Multimeters, ohmmeters, gauges, and measuring tools.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, and inspection checklists.
• Identify, document, and manage non-conforming product in accordance with quality procedures.
• Accept, reject, or recommend rework of products based on inspection results.
• Ensure compliance with IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, and ESD handling requirements.
• Support both high-volume cable manufacturing and low-volume, bespoke, or investigative work.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and support continuous improvement activities.

Required skills, qualifications and experience

• Knowledge of IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards for cable and wire harness assemblies.
• Understanding of ESD control and handling of sensitive electronic products.
• Experience using electrical measurement equipment, including Digital Multimeters and ohmmeters.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and work instructions accurately.
• Basic fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of IPC-A-610 standards for electronic assemblies.
• Experience with ATE programming and testing.
• Experience using SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.