PCB Inspector

ProTech Recruitment Ltd; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

ProTech Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior PCB Inspector for a Hertfordshire-based manufacturing client. You will perform final inspection of PCB assemblies, verify workmanship to IPC standards and customer requirements, and ensure traceability before shipment.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, maintaining inspection records, and escalating defects. You will support continuous improvement initiatives in a regulated environment with excellent attention to detail and communication.

Qualifications

• Experience in electronics/manufacturing environments.
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Responsibilities

• Final inspection of PCB assemblies, box builds and finished products.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Quality assurance

Education

IPC-A-610 certification

Job description

PCB Inspector

Monday to Friday + Plus Benefits - Hertfordshire

We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Inspector / Inspector to join a growing manufacturing business.

This is a hands-on quality role responsible for final inspection, product release, traceability, defect escalation and supporting continuous improvement activities. Working closely with Production, SMT, Test and Engineering teams, you will ensure products meet customer requirements and recognised workmanship standards before shipment.

Key Responsibilities as a PCB Inspector

• Final inspection of PCB assemblies, box builds and finished products.
• Verify workmanship to IPC standards and customer requirements.
• Review drawings, work instructions and production documentation.
• Maintain traceability and accurate inspection records.
• Identify, record and escalation defects and non-conformities.
• Support root cause investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Stop or quarantine product where quality requirements are not met.

Essential Requirements as a PCB Inspector

• Experience within electronics, aerospace, defence, medical or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Current or recent IPC-A-610 certification.
• Strong understanding of PCB assembly and electronic workmanship standards.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.