Incoming Quality Inspector – Electronics & Electromechanical

ESCATEC Group; Lutterworth; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

ESCATEC Group is seeking a Goods-In Quality Inspector to ensure incoming materials and assemblies meet customer, engineering, and company requirements before release to production.

You will support quality improvement activities, inventory accuracy, and continuous improvement within the Quality Management System, collaborating with Purchasing, Stores, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing, electronics, or electromechanical assembly environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical datasheets.
• Working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (Infor LN, M-Trac, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar).
• Experience inspecting electromechanical components, PCBs, cable assemblies, and mechanical parts.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify non-conforming materials.
• Good problem-solving and communication skills.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications.
• Self-motivated with a proactive, positive, and 'can-do' attitude.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming inspection of electrical, mechanical, electromechanical, PCB, and cable assembly products against drawings, specifications, datasheets, and purchase requirements.
• Verify supplier documentation, Certificates of Conformance (CoC), First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR), and inspection records.
• Raise and manage non-conformance reports (NCRs) for rejected materials and support supplier corrective action activities
• Use MRP/ERP systems to review purchase orders, material status, inspection plans, and quarantine transactions.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and ensure traceability requirements are met.
• Work closely with Purchasing, Stores, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to resolve material-related issues.
• Conduct product verification using measuring equipment including callipers, micrometres, gauges, and electrical test equipment where applicable.
• Support inventory accuracy through inspection and correct system transactions.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to reduce supplier defects and improve incoming quality performance.
• Assist with internal, customer, and certification audits if required.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organised work environment.
• Carry out any other duties as assigned by the Quality Manager.

Skills

Reading drawings

Quality inspection

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

MS Office

Independent worker

Tools

Infor LN

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

M-Trac

Job description

ESCATEC Group is seeking a Goods-In Quality Inspector to ensure incoming materials and assemblies meet customer, engineering, and company requirements before release to production.

You will support quality improvement activities, inventory accuracy, and continuous improvement within the Quality Management System, collaborating with Purchasing, Stores, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to resolve issues.