Electrical QC

Holt Engineering; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Holt Engineering in the United Kingdom is seeking an Electrical Quality Control Inspector to join our defence-focused manufacturing team. You will ensure electrical assemblies meet technical, dimensional and workmanship standards before moving to production.

Working with Manufacturing and Quality Assurance, you will drive Right First Time quality, record non-conformances, support root cause investigations and contribute to continuous improvement on high-precision electronic systems for maritime

Qualifications

• 2+ years in Quality Control/Inspection in Aerospace or Defence.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, wiring schedules, schematics and diagrams.
• Experience with IPC 610 and IPC 620; Train the Trainer certification preferred.
• Excellent communication, numeracy and literacy skills.
• Independent worker yet collaborative in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect electrical assemblies, cable assemblies, piece parts and completed products.
• Carry out line and roving inspections to verify specifications and workmanship standards.
• Record and report product non-conformances in quality systems and MES/MRP.
• Update inspection records and MRP systems accurately.
• Support manufacturing teams to maintain high-quality output and compliance.
• Participate in root cause investigations and continuous improvement activities.
• Work with the Quality Assurance team to meet customer requirements.
• Attend production meetings and provide quality feedback as required.
• Ensure products are manufactured efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Undertake additional duties that support business success.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

IPC 610 experience

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Numeracy

Teamwork

Tools

MRP systems

Job description

I am recruiting on behalf of my client, a leading engineering business specialising in the design, manufacture and support of high-quality electronic systems and hardware for the global defence and naval sectors.

My client has built an excellent reputation for delivering precision-engineered products that operate in demanding maritime environments, supplying customers in over 50 countries where reliability and quality are essential.

Due to continued growth, I am looking to speak with experienced Electrical Quality Control Inspector professionals who are passionate about quality and have a keen eye for detail.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing environment where your work as an Electrical Quality Control Inspector will directly contribute to the delivery of critical defence products.

As an Electrical Quality Control Inspector, you will be responsible for ensuring manufactured products meet all technical, dimensional and workmanship standards before progressing through production. Working closely with Manufacturing and Quality Assurance teams, you will help drive Right First Time manufacturing whilst maintaining the highest quality standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Inspecting electrical assemblies, cable assemblies, piece parts and completed products.
• Carrying out line and roving inspections to ensure compliance with specifications and workmanship standards.
• Recording and reporting product non-conformances using company quality systems.
• Updating inspection records and MRP systems accurately.
• Supporting manufacturing teams to maintain high-quality output.
• Participating in root cause investigations and continuous improvement activities.
• Working closely with the Quality Assurance team to meet customer requirements.
• Attending production meetings and providing quality feedback where required.
• Ensuring products are manufactured efficiently and in the most cost-effective manner.
• Undertaking additional duties that support the ongoing success of the business.

To be successful as an Electrical Quality Control Inspector, you should have:

• At least two years' experience within a similar Quality Control or Inspection role in the Aerospace or Defence industry.
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring schedules, schematics and circuit diagrams.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• IPC 610 and IPC 620 experience, ideally including Train the Trainer certification, or equivalent qualifications.
• Excellent communication, numeracy and literacy skills.
• A professional, proactive and self-motivated approach.
• The ability to work independently whilst contributing positively within a team environment.
• A flexible attitude and willingness to support wider business requirements.

In return, my client offers the opportunity to join an innovative and growing engineering organisation where quality is at the heart of everything they do. You'll become part of a collaborative team working on technically challenging products within the defence sector, with opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement and long-term career development as an Electrical Quality Control Inspector.