Quality Inspector

A Quality Inspector is sought to join a specialist electronics manufacturing team in St Neots, Cambridgeshire, contributing to the inspection and verification of high-quality PCB assemblies, wiring, and electro-mechanical products.

The Quality Inspector, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, will be expected to develop a strong understanding of quality inspection standards, manufacturing processes, and product verification techniques within an electronics manufacturing environment.

This may include inspection of SMT and through-hole assemblies, mechanical components, and finished products to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include:

• Inspect PCB assemblies, soldering, wiring, and mechanical assemblies to relevant quality standards.


• Recognise and identify SMT and through-hole electronic components.


• Carry out goods inward inspections where required.


• Perform patrol inspections across the production shop floor.


• Verify components, assemblies, and finished devices meet manufacturing and quality standards.


• Use measuring equipment to support inspection and verification activities.


• Read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings and specifications.


• Support production teams in maintaining quality and compliance standards.


• Assist with maintaining product reliability and preventing defects reaching customers.


• Support continuous improvement activities within the production environment.

Key skills& experience:

• IPC 610 certification within the last three years.


• Experience within electronics manufacturing or quality inspection environments.


• Ability to recognise SMT and through-hole components.


• Experience inspecting PCB assemblies and electro-mechanical products.


• Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings and specifications.


• Experience using measuring equipment and inspection tools.


• Knowledge of general engineering materials including metals and plastics.


• Ability to assess finishes, coatings, colours, and assembly quality.


• Experience working within an ISO9001 environment.


• Good communication skills and attention to detail.

How to apply:

Apply now for the Quality Inspector role in St Neots, Cambridgeshire.

Send your CV to adighton@redlinegroup.Com or call Adam on 01582878821.