IPC Electronics Inspector: Precision PCB & Harness QA (Temp-to-Perm)

Manpower Group (UK); Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup in Basingstoke is seeking an Electronic Assembly Inspector for a high-precision electronics manufacturer. You will inspect assemblies, harnesses and PCBs to IPC standards, performing first-off, in-process and final inspections.

You will read schematics, use microscopes, contribute to root-cause analysis and 5S/continuous improvement, and ensure ISO9001 and IATF16949 compliance. Role pays £13.50 per hour with weekly pay and a temp-to-perm pathway.

Qualifications

• IPC-A-610 and IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification (mandatory).
• Ability to inspect to Class 3 requirements.
• Experience inspecting electronic assemblies and wiring harnesses.
• Reading electronic drawings, wiring diagrams, and build documentation.
• Skilled with microscopes, magnifiers, multimeters, continuity testers, etc.
• Good GCSEs in English & Maths.

Responsibilities

• IPC inspections of electronic components, assemblies, and harnesses to IPC-A-610 and IPC/WHMA-A-620.
• Verifying soldering, crimping, and assembly workmanship against drawings and specifications.
• Conducting first-off, in-process, and final inspections.
• Ensuring no non-conforming product is released.
• Supporting FAI / FAIR reporting.
• Identifying defects and contributing to root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Working closely with production and engineering to improve build quality.
• Supporting continuous improvement and 5S activities.
• Ensuring compliance with ISO9001 and IATF16949 procedures.

Skills

IPC-A-610

IPC/WHMA-A-620

Class 3 inspection

Reading drawings

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

GCSEs English & Maths

Tools

Microscopes

Magnifiers

Multimeters

Continuity testers

Job description

ManpowerGroup in Basingstoke is seeking an Electronic Assembly Inspector for a high-precision electronics manufacturer. You will inspect assemblies, harnesses and PCBs to IPC standards, performing first-off, in-process and final inspections.

You will read schematics, use microscopes, contribute to root-cause analysis and 5S/continuous improvement, and ensure ISO9001 and IATF16949 compliance. Role pays £13.50 per hour with weekly pay and a temp-to-perm pathway.