Quality Inspector (Part Time)

Description:

Quality Inspector - Part Time

Location: Hampshire
Hours: 22 Hours per Week

ABOUT THE ROLE

We're recruiting on behalf of a specialist engineering organisation designing and manufacturing advanced technologies. Their systems enable customers to discover, navigate, measure, detect, and communicate in critical maritime, energy, environmental, and defence applications.

As part of continued growth, they are seeking a meticulous and proactive Quality Inspector to join their Quality team at their Hampshire site.

This is a hands-on inspection role focused on ensuring electronic, electrical, and electro-mechanical assemblies meet the highest standards of workmanship, compliance, and traceability before release to customers.

You will work closely with Production, Engineering, Test, and Supply Chain teams to ensure only fully compliant product leaves site.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Carry out detailed inspection of PCBs (surface mount and through-hole), cables, coils, battery packs, and electro-mechanical assemblies
Perform patrol inspections across production and test areas to maintain workmanship and quality standards
Review engineering drawings, BOMs, assembly instructions, and supporting documentation to verify compliance
Identify, record, and escalate non-conformances using internal quality systems
Verify certification, traceability, and conformity of incoming materials and components
Inspect electronic and electro-mechanical assemblies for workmanship, labelling, crimp integrity, and assembly quality
Support basic testing and inspection of batteries and PCB assemblies following training
Authorise product release for despatch following successful inspection and documentation review
Maintain accurate quality records within ERP systems (SYSPRO)
Raise reject reports and support containment and corrective actions where required
Support continuous improvement activities within Quality and Operations
Promote and maintain strong adherence to Safety, Quality, and ESD control standardsESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Experience inspecting electronic, electrical, or electro-mechanical assemblies
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation
Knowledge of PCB assembly processes (SMT and/or through-hole)
Understanding of ESD control requirements and best practice handling of sensitive electronics
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards
Experience using Microsoft Office and computer-based systems
Excellent communication and organisational skillsDESIRABLE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Previous experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment
Experience using ERP/MRP systems (e.g. SYSPRO)
Soldering or hands-on electronics assembly experience
Familiarity with quality inspection techniques and non-conformance processes
Experience working with cables, PCB assemblies, or electro-mechanical systems
Exposure to structured quality environments (e.g. aerospace, defence, marine, or high-reliability electronics)WHY APPLY?

Part-time role - 22 hours per week
Opportunity to work on advanced electronic and electro-mechanical technologies
Join a highly innovative engineering organisation supporting global marine and subsea applicationsTo apply, please contact Coral at DCS.

INDENG

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