Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Company: Scalian
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Location: Portsmouth
Job Description:

About the role:

We are seeking experienced Manufacturing Quality Inspectors with strong expertise in PCB inspection and ECSS standards to support a leading aerospace and defence programme.

This role will focus on ensuring that electronic assemblies meet stringent quality and compliance standards within a high-reliability manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform inspection of PCB assemblies to ECSS and IPC standards
  • Conduct visual and dimensional inspections of electronic components
  • Identify defects in soldering, assembly, and component placement
  • Ensure compliance with European Cooperation for Space Standardisation (ECSS) requirements
  • Support incoming, in-process, and final inspections
  • Record inspection results and maintain accurate quality documentation
  • Raise non-conformance reports (NCRs) and support root cause analysis
  • Work closely with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams
  • Ensure adherence to aerospace quality standards and procedures

Key Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Quality Inspector in electronics manufacturing
  • Strong knowledge of:
  • PCB assembly processes
  • Soldering standards (IPC-A-610 or similar)
  • Experience working with ECSS standards (essential)
  • Background in aerospace, defence, or high-reliability industries
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics
  • Experience with inspection tools and measurement equipment
  • close attention to detail and a quality-focused mindset

Desirable

  • IPC certification (e.g. IPC-A-610)
  • Experience in cleanroom or controlled environments
  • Familiarity with AIT (Assembly, Integration & Testing) environments

Note: Due to the nature of this role, we can only consider the candidates who are UK Nationals only and hold SC clearance

About Us

A leading international provider of solutions and expertise, specialising in the fields of digital systems and business performance

The SCALIAN Group provides support to major industrial and service-sector companies to help them define and implement their projects in two fields:

Digital Systems Embedded and critical systems, IoT, information systems, and digital solutions for businesses Operations Performance: Management of projects, quality, and industrial performance We are present in seven countries (France, Spain, Belgium, UK, Germany, USA and Canada).

Posted: April 12th, 2026