Quality Inspector

Jackie Kerr Recruitment; Newbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackie Kerr Recruitment is seeking an experienced Quality Inspector for a busy electronics manufacturing team in Newbury. This hands-on role focuses on inspecting electronic assemblies to IPC standards and ensuring products meet stringent quality requirements.

Ideal candidates will have IPC-A-610 and IPC-7711 certifications, with proven ability to read drawings and quality documentation, and a strong eye for detail in PCB/electronic assembly inspection.

Qualifications

• Must hold IPC-A-610 certification.
• Must hold IPC-7711 certification.
• Experience inspecting PCB/electronic assemblies.
• Able to read drawings, specifications and quality documentation.

Responsibilities

• Inspect electronic assemblies and components to required quality standards.
• Carry out visual inspection of PCB assemblies.
• Identify defects, faults and quality issues.
• Work to IPC-A-610 standards.
• Work to IPC-7711 standards.
• Complete quality checks and inspection records.
• Ensure products meet customer and production requirements.
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to resolve quality issues.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Support continuous improvement and maintain quality standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality inspection

Reading drawings/specifications

Education

IPC-A-610 certification

IPC-7711 certification

Job description

Our client is looking for an experienced Quality Inspector to join their busy electronics manufacturing team in Newbury. This is a hands‑on quality role, suited to someone with previous experience inspecting electronic assemblies and a good understanding of IPC standards.

Quality Inspector Roles and Responsibilities:

• Inspect electronic assemblies and components to required quality standards
• Carry out visual inspection of PCB assemblies
• Identify defects, faults and quality issues
• Work to IPC-A-610 standards
• Work to IPC-7711 standards
• Complete quality checks and inspection records
• Ensure products meet customer and production requirements
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to resolve quality issues
• Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Support continuous improvement and maintain quality standards

Quality Inspector Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience as a Quality Inspector within electronics manufacturing
• Must hold IPC-A-610 certification
• Must hold IPC-7711 certification
• Experience inspecting PCB and electronic assemblies
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to identify defects and workmanship issues
• Good understanding of electronics manufacturing processes
• Able to work from drawings, specifications and quality documentation

Quality Inspector Working Hours:

• Monday - Thursday, 07:45 - 16:45
• Friday 06:00 - 16:45