Quality Assurance Inspector

MPI Limited; Caddington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Caddington is seeking a Permanent Final QA and RMA Inspector to ensure all products meet quality standards. Responsibilities include inspecting PCB assemblies, issuing certificates of conformity, and conducting compliance audits according to IPC-A-610 standards. The role requires attention to detail and strong customer service skills. Ideal candidates are proficient in reviewing customer drawings and familiar with quality management systems. This position is crucial to maintain high manufacturing standards and improve product quality.

Benefits

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension

Free parking

BUPA healthcare

Life Insurance

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounts and offers from a range of retailers

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection of PCB assemblies to IPC‑A‑610 Class 3 standard.
• Inspect box-build product and mechanical assemblies using customer drawings.
• Issue and sign certificate of conformity for finished goods.
• Conduct goods inward inspection of PCBs, metal work, and plastic parts.
• Evaluate returned products to identify required repair/rework and complete RMA reports.
• Identify and report significant or repetitive defects.
• Audit product in accordance with defined build instructions and IPC‑A‑610 standards.
• Log any deviations from defined build instruction or IPC‑A‑610 standards.

Skills

Understanding of Factory Logix (Aegis)

Current certification to IPC‑A‑610

Component knowledge & identification

Able to follow customer drawings

ESD awareness

Experience of collecting information and compiling First Article

Inspection reports (AS9102)

Understanding & use of QMS system

Attention to detail

Customer focused

Ability to creatively challenge issues

Excellent communication skills

Job description

MPI is looking for a Permanent Final QA and RMA Inspector for our client based in Luton.

Benefits

• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension
• Free parking
• BUPA healthcare (after successful completion of probation period)
• Life Insurance
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounts and offers from a range of retailers

Be a part of one of the UK's most innovative companies and one of the UK's largest privately owned electronics manufacturers. Our client is a leading technology solutions provider offering a comprehensive range of vertically integrated design and manufacturing solutions tailored to meet our client's highly diversified business requirements. They recognise the market need to be flexible and responsive to meet the demands of a constantly changing landscape, focusing on low to medium volume high mix product profiles with localised support.

MPI is searching for a Final QA and RMA Inspector to join the existing team responsible for ensuring all products are consistently manufactured in compliance with build standards for a variety of major OEMs.

The Role

This position will be responsible for ensuring all products are consistently manufactured to the required build standard. The position may include aspects of Final Audit, Roving Audit & Specific Area Audit.

Main Responsibilities

• Inspection of PCB assemblies to IPC‑A‑610 Class 3 standard.
• Inspection of box‑build product and mechanical assemblies using customer drawings.
• Issuing and signing certificate of conformity for finished goods.
• Goods Inwards inspection of PCBs, metal work and plastic parts.
• Inspection and evaluation of returned product to identify required repair/rework. Completion of RMA reports for submission to customers.
• Identifying and reporting significant or repetitive defects.
• Audit product in accordance with defined build instructions and IPC‑A‑610 standards.
• Ensure all deviations from either defined build instruction or IPC‑A‑610 standards are clearly identified and logged in line with defined procedures.
• Ensure defined processes are robust, clear & concise and can consistently achieve the required standards.
• Ensure all processes are stringently adhered to; any gaps or process improvements should be highlighted to your immediate supervision and remedial actions taken timely, including updating supporting documentation in QMS.
• Compliance with the company Quality Standard and procedures.

Skills and Experience

• Understanding of Factory Logix (Aegis).
• Current certification to IPC‑A‑610 (desirable).
• Component knowledge & identification.
• Able to follow customer drawings.
• ESD awareness.
• Experience of collecting information and compiling First Article.
• Inspection reports (AS9102).
• Understanding & use of QMS system.
• Attention to detail.
• Customer focused.
• Ability to creatively challenge issues.
• Excellent communication skills.