Electrical Inspector

Job Title: Electrical Inspector
Salary: 40,000
Location: Ampthill
Contract: FTC (24x Months)
Sector: Defence/Aerospace
Working Pattern: (Mon - Thu > 37.5hrs)

Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Inspector to support product verification and testing activities within a high-quality manufacturing environment. This role involves both high-volume cable production inspection and one-off investigative work, ensuring compliance with industry and customer standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct product testing to ensure conformance, including continuity, bonding, and resistance testing
• Perform electrical inspection and verification using measurement tools such as digital multimeters and ohmmeters
• Adhere strictly to work instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Identify, report, and manage non-conforming products
• Support high-volume electrical cable manufacturing as well as bespoke or investigative testing activities
• Work in compliance with IPC standards, particularly IPC 620 (and IPC 610 where applicable)

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Certified or experienced to IPC 620 standard (Cable & Wire Harness Assemblies)
• Understanding of ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) handling requirements
• Experience using electrical measurement tools (e.g. digital voltmeters, ohmmeters)
• Ability to follow SOPs accurately and consistently
• Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Experience with ATE (Automated Test Equipment) programming and testing

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• Knowledge of IPC 610 (Electronic Assembly Standard)
• Familiarity with SAP or similar systems

Security Clearance:

• To Start: BPSS and SC clearance required