IPC Quality Inspector — High-Precision Electronics

Catering; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Catering in Basingstoke is seeking an Electronic Assembly Inspector to join a high-precision electronics team. You will inspect assemblies, harnesses, and PCBs to ensure quality meets stringent IPC standards across prototype and production work.

The role requires IPC-A-610 and IPC/WHMA-A-620 certs, ability to read drawings, and meticulous attention to detail. On-site role with a structured production environment and opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• IPC-A-610 and IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification mandatory.
• Ability to inspect to Class 3 requirements.
• Strong experience inspecting electronic assemblies and wiring harnesses.
• Confident reading electronic drawings, wiring diagrams, and build documentation.
• Skilled with microscopes, magnifiers, multimeters, continuity testers, etc.
• Good understanding of ESD precautions.
• High attention to detail and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Comfortable using PCs for documentation and reporting.

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

ESD awareness

Education

GCSEs in English & Maths

Tools

Microscopes

Multimeters

Continuity testers

Job description

Catering in Basingstoke is seeking an Electronic Assembly Inspector to join a high-precision electronics team. You will inspect assemblies, harnesses, and PCBs to ensure quality meets stringent IPC standards across prototype and production work.

The role requires IPC-A-610 and IPC/WHMA-A-620 certs, ability to read drawings, and meticulous attention to detail. On-site role with a structured production environment and opportunities for progression.