Quality Inspector

global-portal-ttelectronics; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Enhanced pension

Healthcare cashback

Employee assistance programme

Site incentive plan

Financial wellbeing

Discounts on shopping

Cycle to Work

RAC membership

Gym membership

5 weeks annual leave

Wellbeing focus

Job summary

TT Electronics is seeking a Quality Inspector to ensure products meet IPC-A-610/IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards and regulatory requirements. You will inspect mechanical and electronic components, manage incoming and final inspections, and work closely with Engineering to resolve deviations.

Strong attention to detail, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration are essential. The role is on-site in Manchester with a focus on quality assurance within aerospace-related processes.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret IPC-A-610 and IPC/WHMA-A-620 requirements.
• Proficiency with inspection tools and equipment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and root cause analysis.
• Experience in inspections/compliance within a heavily regulated environment.
• Attention to detail; clear reporting and communication.
• Familiarity with non-conformance processes (MRB) and CAPA.

Responsibilities

• Inspect mechanical and electronic components to meet specifications and standards.
• Perform incoming, in-process and final inspections including customer returns.
• Review drawings, specs, and IPC standards for compliance.
• Identify deviations and collaborate with Engineering to rectify them.
• Document non-conformities and drive quality investigations and RCCA.
• Support RCCA and control of counterfeit components; communicate with Operations.

Skills

IPC-A-610

IPC/WHMA-A-620

Inspection tools

Root cause analysis

Regulated environment

Communication

Documentation

Non-conformance

Job description

Company Overview

COME JOIN OUR JOURNEY!

When you join TT, you join our global community of visionaries, creators, and achievers dedicated to engineering and manufacturing electronic solutions enabling a safer, healthier and more sustainable world. Simply put, we are a global manufacturer with a passion for engineering advanced electronics that benefit our planet and people for future generations. We are committed to having a positive impact on the world through a culture built around safety, transparency, collaboration, and positive relationships. Our teams are fuelled by performance and expertise, leading the charge in innovation, efficiency and delivering world-class customer service. Be part of the journey.

Role Overview and Responsibilities

Introduction

The Quality Inspector will be responsible for ensuring all products meet the necessary standards, specifications and requirements set by both TT Electronics and regulatory authorities. The role requires a comprehensive understanding of compliance requirements in the aerospace industry, with specific knowledge in mechanical and electronic components compliant with IPC-A-610 and IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards.

The Quality Inspector will play a critical role in identifying deviations, implementing correction / corrective actions and maintaining the integrity of our products.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect mechanical and electronic components, assemblies and products to ensure they meet the required specifications and standards.
• Perform incoming and final inspection activities on products which have been returned by our customers as part of the Customer Logistics Support function.
• Conduct incoming inspections, in-process inspections and final inspections to ensure compliance to the defined requirements.
• Evaluate and interpret technical drawings, specifications and quality standards, including IPC-A-610 and IPC/WHMA-A-620.
• Identify deviations from design specifications and collaborate with the Engineering team to rectify them.
• Review supplier submitted First Article Inspection Reports to ensure compliance to AS9102.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with the Operations Team to understand production and incoming priorities.
• Provide assurance and advice to the Quality Engineering Manager regarding Inspection performance, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Verify all manufacturing documents are complete, accurate and comply with all traceability and deviation management requirements.
• Identify and document any non-conformities as well as collaborating with the relevant teams to perform quality investigations.
• Support Management with the control of non-conforming parts and associated RCCA.
• Identifying and diagnosing workmanship problems in Production processes using 5Why's or similar method and leading CAPA activities.
• Control of counterfeit components prevention and detection

Qualifications, Skills and Attributes

Core Requirements

• Ability to interpret technical drawings, engineering specifications and standards (IPC-A-610 and IPC/WHMA-A-620).
• Proficiency in using inspection tools and equipment.
• Effective problem-solving skills with the ability to perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Proven experience with inspections and compliance within a heavily regulated environment.
• Strong attention to detail in all aspects of work.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to create clear and detailed reports.
• Continually attain satisfactory compliance with Quality, Safety, Security and HSE requirements.
• Experience in a Quality role within the Aerospace industry, preferably within a civil aerospace environment.
• Team player with a collaborative attitude and the ability to work cross-functionally.
• A collaborative approach towards our suppliers and customers to harvest a partnership relationship.
• Complete understanding of non-conformance processes such as Material Review Board and the various dispositions.

What We Offer You:

• Competitive Salary
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Healthcare cashback plan
• Employee assistance programme
• Site incentive plan
• Financial wellbeing benefit
• Discounted online and high street shopping and lifestyle vouchers
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted RAC membership
• Discounted Gym membership
• 5 weeks (in hours) annual leave plus bank holidays
• A supportive and friendly working environment with a focus on wellbeing and sustainability

Our Recruitment Process:

Formal Interviews will be held on site and include a tour of the facility.

Please be aware that many roles at TT Electronics are subject to both security and export control restrictions which means thatlimitations relating to nationality may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates must achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). TT Electronics is unable to sponsor work visas for this role.

We hold Health and Safety in the highest regard at TT, with the Wellbeing of our employees our top priority. Any successful candidate will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Screening.

Solving Technology Challenges for a Sustainable World

We want the very best people in our TT family across the globe – so we welcome applications from everyone, to celebrate a diverse mix of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and you can rest assured that TT Electronics takes positive steps to ensure we are an inclusive business, that will welcome and support you, from your initial application to wherever your career takes you!Please get in touch if you'd like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to your application, in order that we can accommodate and support you in the process.You can do this by emailing [e-mail]

If you want to work for a company wherewho you are is valued and respected, we’d love to hear from you.

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TT Electronics does not accept any unsolicited CVs from third parties. Any CVs submitted by a third party for this or any other position will not be subject to any recruitment fees if hired.