Quality Control Inspector

MDA Space; East Hagbourne; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Private healthcare

Disability income protection

Life insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

MDA Space in the United Kingdom is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to join the Product Assurance team at Harwell. You will perform incoming, in-process and final inspections of electronic hardware, PCB assemblies and mechanical parts to ensure conformance with drawings and customer requirements.

Working with Engineering, Production and Procurement, you will support first article inspections, production inspections and NRB activities, while maintaining awareness of calibration and quality

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Electronic/Quality/Manufacturing Engineering.
• Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience in electronics quality control and non-conformance processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections of electronic hardware and assemblies.
• Verify conformity against drawings, specs, and customer requirements.
• Support FAI, NRB, process audits and root cause investigations.
• Ensure compliance with ESD, cleanliness and traceability requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Proactive learner

Microsoft Office

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Electronics/Engineering

Tools

IPC-A-600

IPC-A-610

J-STD-001

ECSS-Q-ST-70-60C

ECSS-Q-ST-70-61C

Job description

Job Category: Product & Quality Assurance

Requisition Number: INTEN012395

• Posted : September 16, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

Locations

Showing 1 location

Harwell - Didcot
Didcot, OXF OX110GD, GBR

Description

For those who dream of advancing our space in the Universe and on Earth, we’ll take you there.

Serving the world from our Canadian home and our global offices, MDA Space is an international space mission partner and robotics & space operations, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 50-year story of firsts on and above the Earth. Today, we’re leading the charge towards viable Moon colonies, enhanced Earth observation, communication in a hyper-connected world, and more.

We’re fueled by a pioneering spirit that carries us beyond. And together we enable highly skilled people to continually push boundaries and tackle big challenges requiring solutions that endure and inspire.

Are you ready to launch the next stage of your career in the new space economy? We would love to hear from you!

We’re on the hunt for a Quality Control Inspector to join our MDA-UK team at our Harwell office.

MDA UK: MDA’s international footprint in the UK creates opportunities to work with some of the most exciting space industrial players in the country. Delivering all three business area capabilities in Geointelligence, Robotics & Space Operations, and Satellite Systems, our UK team provides support to our European-based customers while specializing in the development of advanced space sensors for exploration missions as well as space-based communication technology. As our presence grows overseas, so does our need for new ambitious team players to help us advance our place in the Universe and beyond. We are now in search of a Quality Control Inspector to join our Product Assurance team.

Our products need to be able to be able to survive in space for up to 15 years with minimal input from the ground, hence quality must meet the highest standards. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Quality Control Inspector to join our Product Assurance team supporting the manufacture of high-reliability electronic hardware.

Working alongside our Quality Assurance and Product Assurance engineers, you will perform inspection and verification activities throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring hardware is manufactured in accordance with approved designs, processes, workmanship standards, and customer requirements.

You will collaborate closely with Engineering, Production, Procurement and Product Assurance teams to identify quality issues, support problem resolution, and contribute to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections of electronic hardware, PCB assemblies, components, cables, and mechanical parts and assemblies.
• Verify product conformity against engineering drawings, specifications, manufacturing instructions, inspection plans, and customer requirements.
• Inspect PCB and PCB assemblies, including component placement, solder joints, workmanship, cleanliness, and assembly quality in accordance with workmanship standards such as IPC-A-600, IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, ECSS-Q-ST-70-60C and ECSS-Q-ST-70-61C.
• Support first article inspections (FAI), production inspections, and quality gate reviews.
• Verify compliance with ESD, FOD, cleanliness, component handling, and traceability requirements.
• Support inspection of manufacturing processes including soldering, conformal coating, cable and harness assembly, bonding, and mechanical integration.
• Review manufacturing records and quality documentation to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Identify and document non-conforming hardware, support containment activities, and contribute to root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Participate in Nonconformance Review Board (NRB) activities as required.
• Support the development and improvement of inspection plans, work instructions, and quality processes.
• Support internal, customer, and supplier audits when required.
• Maintain awareness of calibration requirements for inspection and measurement equipment.
• Work in accordance with applicable quality standards, including ECSS, IPC, ISO 9001, and customer-specific requirements.

Qualifications, Experience and Competencies

Essential Experience and Qualifications

• HNC/HND, Degree or equivalent qualification in Electronic Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Quality Engineering or a related discipline.
• 3 – 5 years’ experience in a Quality Control, Quality Inspection or Manufacturing Quality role within an electronics or electro-mechanical manufacturing environment or equivalent.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, assembly drawings and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience inspecting electronic hardware, PCB/PCB assemblies, and electro-mechanical products.
• Experience with non-conformance processes and corrective actions.
• Understanding of ESD control, packaging and cleanliness requirements, and component handling and storage.
• Familiarity with quality management systems such as ISO 9001 or AS9100.
• Experience in inspection methods, measurement techniques and defect identification methods.
• Experience raising and managing non-conformances.
• Experience in root cause analysis and failure investigation methods
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with PCB assembly and electronic hardware inspection.
• Space, aerospace, automotive or other high-reliability industry experience.
• Knowledge of IPC-A-600, IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, or related workmanship standards.
• Experience supporting First Article Inspection activities.

Personal Attributes

We are looking for someone who:

• Takes pride in delivering high-quality work.
• Has excellent attention to detail.
• Is proactive, curious, and willing to learn.
• Communicates effectively and works collaboratively.
• Demonstrates integrity and professionalism.

Comments/Special Considerations:

We are required to conduct a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) screening in which we will check your:

• Right to work: To confirm that you are entitled to take up the position as well as check your nationality and immigration status
• Identity: Full ID check
• Criminal records: Basic Disclosure
• Employment history check: Confirmation of past three years of employment (minimum) history/activity

Benefits statement:

MDA provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. As a team member of MDA, you and your qualified dependents are eligible to participate in a benefit plan that ensures a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care including; private healthcare, disability income protection, life insurance, pension plan; and an employee assistance program. We also have a Hybrid work model in place, for a better work/life balance.

Equal opportunity statement:

MDA is an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity. If you require assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please feel free to notify us.