QA Inspector

Innovate Recruitment Ltd; Luton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK seeks a Quality Assurance Inspector to ensure that manufactured products meet quality standards. You will inspect PCB assemblies, conduct audits, and assess product returns. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, relevant certification, and the ability to interpret technical documentation. This role is crucial in maintaining product integrity and process compliance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of quality management systems is advantageous.
• Customer-oriented approach and problem-solving mindset are essential.

Responsibilities

• Inspect PCBA to Class 3 standards.
• Authorize certificates of conformity.
• Conduct audits against quality standards.
• Document non-conformities per company processes.

Skills

Knowledge of Factory Logix (Aegis)

Strong understanding of component types

Ability to interpret technical drawings

Experience preparing First Article Inspection reports

Strong attention to detail

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Education

Certification in IPC-A-610

Job description

Overview

Position Summary: This role is responsible for verifying that manufactured products consistently meet the required build quality. Duties cover a range of inspection and audit activities, from incoming goods checks to final product sign-off.

Responsibilities

• Inspect printed circuit board assemblies to advanced industry standards (Class 3).
• Review box-build and mechanical assemblies against customer specifications and drawings.
• Authorize and issue certificates of conformity for completed products.
• Carry out incoming inspections of PCBs, plastics, and fabricated metal components.
• Assess and document returned products, determining necessary repair or rework, and prepare reports for customers.
• Highlight recurring or critical defects to support corrective action.
• Conduct product audits against build instructions and recognized quality standards.
• Record and escalate any non-conformities in line with company processes.
• Verify that production processes are well defined, repeatable, and able to achieve required quality levels.
• Monitor adherence to established procedures, raising improvement opportunities with supervisors and supporting corrective measures, including updates to quality management documentation.
• Operate in full compliance with company quality systems and procedures.

Skills and Experience / Qualifications

• Knowledge of Factory Logix (Aegis) or similar manufacturing execution systems.
• Certification in IPC-A-610 (preferred but not essential).
• Strong understanding of component types and identification.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and customer documentation.
• Awareness of electrostatic discharge (ESD) handling practices.
• Experience preparing First Article Inspection reports (AS9102).
• Familiarity with quality management systems.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Customer-oriented approach.
• Problem-solving mindset with the confidence to challenge issues constructively.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Note: You must have existing right to work in the UK to be eligible for this position.