Quality Inspector (Part Time)

About the role

We are recruiting for a specialist engineering organisation that designs and manufactures advanced technologies for maritime, energy, environmental and defence applications. The Quality Inspector will work on the Hampshire site, performing hands‑on inspections of electronic, electrical and electro‑mechanical assemblies to ensure they meet workmanship, compliance and traceability standards before release.

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 assemblies for workmanship, labelling, crimp integrity and overall quality.
• Support basic testing and inspection of batteries and PCB assemblies after training.
• Authorise product release for dispatch following successful inspection and documentation review.
• Maintain accurate quality records within the ERP system (SYSPRO).
• Raise reject reports and support containment and corrective actions where required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities within Quality and Operations.
• Promote and maintain adherence to Safety, Quality and ESD control standards.

Required profile

• Proven experience inspecting electronic, electrical or electro‑mechanical assemblies.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, bills of materials and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of PCB assembly processes, including surface‑mount and through‑hole techniques.
• Understanding of ESD control requirements and best‑practice handling of sensitive electronics.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and computer‑based quality systems.
• Good communication and organisational abilities.

Required skills

• PCB inspection (SMT and through‑hole)
• ESD handling procedures
• SYSPRO ERP system
• Microsoft Office suite
• Reading engineering drawings and BOMs
• Soldering / hands‑on electronics assembly