Quality Inspector

South West Recruitment; Poole; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Early finish Fridays

Permanent position

Friendly team

Career development

Job summary

South West Recruitment Ltd in Poole seeks a Quality Inspector to join a busy manufacturing environment focused on cable assembly, wiring and electronics. You will inspect cable assemblies and components, read engineering drawings, use verniers and microscopes, record non-conformances, and support continuous improvement within the quality team.

IPC/WHMA-A-620 training is advantageous, and experience with inspection instrumentation is essential for accurate reporting and sustained quality control.

Qualifications

• Previous quality inspection experience in manufacturing/electronics.
• Excellent attention to detail and methodical approach.
• Good understanding of engineering drawings.
• IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Inspect cable assemblies and components throughout production.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and documentation.
• Use inspection equipment such as verniers and microscopes.
• Identify, handle and record non-conforming products and rejects.
• Report quality concerns and production risks to management.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and documentation.
• Collaborate with production teams to ensure quality standards.
• Support continuous improvement within the quality function.

Skills

Quality inspection

Reading drawings

Measuring devices

Teamwork

Education

IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification

Tools

Verniers

Microscopes

Measuring tools

Job description

Location: Poole, Dorset
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive (depending on experience)
Hours: Monday to Thursday: 8.00am - 4.30pm
Friday: 8.00am - 1.30pm

We are recruiting for a Quality Inspector to join a well-established manufacturing company based in Poole.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a keen eye for detail and experience within cable assembly, wiring or electronics manufacturing to join a busy quality team. You'll play a vital role in ensuring products meet the highest quality standards before they are supplied to customers.

The Role

As a Quality Inspector, you will be responsible for inspecting cable assemblies and associated components throughout the manufacturing process, ensuring all products comply with company and customer specifications.

Your duties will include:

• Carrying out first-off, in-process (patrol) and final inspections.
• Inspecting cable assemblies, connectors, crimps and associated components.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation.
• Using inspection equipment including verniers, microscopes and other measuring devices.
• Identifying, handling and recording non-conforming products and rejects.
• Reporting quality concerns, defects and production risks to management.
• Maintaining accurate inspection records and documentation.
• Working closely with production teams to ensure quality standards are consistently achieved.
• Supporting continuous improvement within the quality function.

The Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience within a quality inspection role in a manufacturing or electronics environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Good understanding of engineering drawings.
• Experience using inspection equipment such as verniers, microscopes and measuring instruments.
• Mechanical knowledge, particularly of connectors and crimping processes.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience handling and recording non-conforming products.
• IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification or previous training would be advantageous, although not essential.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary, depending on experience.
• Monday to Friday working hours with an early finish every Friday.
• Permanent position with a successful and growing manufacturing company.
• Friendly and supportive team.
• Opportunity to further develop your quality inspection skills and progress your career.

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