Electrical Inspector

Are you an experienced Electrical Inspector with a strong understanding of IPC standards and quality inspection processes? Do you have experience working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment and a keen eye for detail?

We are recruiting for an Electrical Inspector (IPC) to join a leading defence engineering organisation in Ampthill. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge defence programmes, ensuring electrical assemblies and components meet the highest quality and compliance standards.

As an Electrical Inspector, you will be responsible for carrying out electrical inspection activities across a range of electronic and cable assembly products, supporting manufacturing and quality teams to deliver products that meet stringent defence industry requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Inspecting electrical and electronic assemblies in line with IPC standards and company quality procedures.
• Conducting electrical testing using equipment such as Digital Multimeters and ohmmeters.
• Ensuring products meet quality and acceptance criteria before release.
• Managing non-conforming products and supporting investigation activities where required.
• Following standard operating procedures and work instructions to maintain compliance and quality standards.
• Supporting high-volume inspection activities within a manufacturing environment.
• Working closely with production and quality teams to resolve quality issues and improve processes.
• Assisting with fault-finding and basic problem-solving activities on electrical assemblies.

• Knowledge and understanding of IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards for cable and wire harness assemblies.
• Experience working within an electrical or electronics manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of ESD control procedures and the handling of sensitive electronic products.
• Experience using electrical measurement equipment, including Digital Multimeters and ohmmeters.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Ability to accurately follow work instructions and quality procedures.
• Good fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

• Knowledge of IPC-A-610 standards for electronic assemblies.
• Experience with Automated Test Equipment (ATE) programming and testing.
• Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Experience working within defence, aerospace or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Previous experience as an IPC Trainer or IPC-certified inspector would be advantageous.

• Fully on-site role based in Ampthill, Bedfordshire.
• Flexible 4-day working week (Monday to Thursday).
• Working within a collaborative team of quality and manufacturing professionals.

• Candidates must be eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC).
• BPSS clearance is required prior to starting.

• Salary of £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
• Flexible 4-day working week.
• Opportunity to work on advanced defence and electronic manufacturing programmes.
• Exposure to industry-leading quality and inspection processes.
• Collaborative and supportive engineering environment.

This position would suit an Electrical Inspector or IPC-certified professional with experience in electrical or electronic manufacturing who takes pride in delivering exceptional quality standards and enjoys working in a technically challenging environment.

Apply today by submitting your CV and a member of our Defence recruitment team will be in touch.