Quality Inspector

HR Duo, Ltd.; Picket Piece; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Custom Interconnect Ltd in the UK seeks a Goods-in Inspector to ensure components passing through QA meet specifications. You will inspect PCBAs, metalwork, seals, and gasket parts, identify non-conformances, and coordinate with planning, stores, and operations to resolve issues.

Role involves liaising with multiple departments, handling returns, and reporting progress. Requires reading drawings, attention to detail, and experience in manufacturing/electronics. 38.5 hours/week.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing/engineering environment.
• Ability to read and interpret detailed mechanical drawings.
• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel; familiarity with ERP/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Goods Inward inspection across all sites to ensure compliance with design specifications and contractual requirements.
• Identify and record non-conformances, raise paperwork, and segregate suspect goods.
• Liaise with stakeholder departments on items inspected and query resolution (e.g., Gerber interpretation).
• Support stores by random inspections and reporting nonconformities; process expired materials and organize scrap disposal.
• Assist in processing customer returns and provide knowledge-based Stores support.

Skills

Manufacturing/engineering experience

Reading mechanical drawings

MS Word & Excel

Teamwork

Ability to follow instructions

Education

Level 3 Qualifications in electronics engineering

Tools

Vernier calipers

Micrometers

Slip gauges

CMM use

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Company Information and Introduction

At Custom Interconnect we plan to succeed and never fail! Our values dictate that we have an unrivalled passion for providing the best Electronics Manufacturing Support on offer, with an honest and open attitude to business.

Our vision is to be customers' first choice for the manufacture of mission critical, high technology electronics, adding value globally, and we are dedicated to delivering innovation and service excellence by investing in; design, build and fulfilment of our Customers Products.

Formed in 1987, as a company CIL have grown steadily to become one of the major Electronics Manufacturing Service companies available today. Located in Andover, Hampshire, our manufacturing facilities comprises 80,000sq ft of modern production space to meet our customers' needs.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Working Hours: 38.5 hours per week
Monday - Thursday: 0830 - 1700
Friday: 0830 - 1530

As a Goods-in Inspector, you will be primarily responsible for ensuring that parts which pass through quality control, are inspected and handled in accordance with company operating standard. You will also be required to handle non-conformances, whilst applying excellent attention to detail and complete all relevant administration duties.

Key duties include but are not limited to;

To carry out Goods Inward inspection across all sites for bespoke component parts entering the company ensuring compliance to design specification and contractual requirements. Component parts include, but are not limited to: bare Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs), bespoke metalwork such as cases or lids, seals and gaskets.

To carry out Goods Inwards inspection of component parts arriving at CIL from grey-market sources through the use of various tools, including an X-Ray machine, in order to identify or highlight any potential counterfeit product.

To identify and record any non-conformances to specification requirements by raising the adequate paperwork and segregating any suspect goods.

To liaise with various stakeholder departments to address any queries with items being inspected, such as Gerber interpretation.

To liaise with various stakeholder departments to support the processing of customer returns.

To support the Stores department by conducting random inspections on goods received and kits prior to issue and to report on any nonconformities found.

To identify and process expired materials.

To organise scrap disposal including chemicals and WEEE.

To support the Stores department by providing knowledge-based support on Stores queries.

To liaise with the planning and operations.

To report progress regularly on the assigned tasks.

Key Skills and Competencies

Demonstrable experience in a manufacturing/engineering environment ideally within the Electronics Manufacturing Sector.

Experience of reading and understanding detailed mechanical drawings, essential.

Computer Literate with use of Microsoft Word, Excel and use of MRP or ERP systems would be an advantage.

Use of handheld metrology instruments such as Vernier Calipers, Micrometers and Slip Gauges.

Strong team work background.

Ability to follow instruction.

Holds a minimum Level 3 Qualifications, ideally in electronics engineering or equivalent.

IPC-A-600 Acceptability of Printed Circuit Boards.

Awareness of ESD Control.

Experience of CMM use.

Additional Information

Number of positions: 1

Contact:

Name: Olivia McGonigal

Phone: [phone]

You have the right to lodge a complaint with us via Custom Interconnect Ltd as well as the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you believe we have not complied with the requirements of the UK GDPR or Data Protection Act 2018 in relation to your personal data. If you have any concerns about the way your personal data has been processed, please let us know in the first instance. We will acknowledge your complaint within 30 days, investigate any issues you have raised while keeping you informed of progress, and advise you of the outcome without undue delay.