QA Inspecter / Test Technician

Thorn Baker have the exciting opportunity to recruit for a QA Inspector / Test Technician for a client of ours in the NG16 area of Nottinghamshire. 

We are looking for an experienced QA Inspector / Test Technician to join our team within a busy Contract Electronics Manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a quality-focused individual with strong inspection, testing, and fault-finding skills to play a key role in ensuring our products meet the highest standards.

What they offer:

• Starting salary of £33,000
• 20 Days holiday + 8 days bank holidays
• Statutory pension scheme
• Working Monday – Thursday 8:30am – 5pm and Friday 8:30am – 2pm.
• Opportunity to join an established and growing electronics manufacturing business.
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional development
• Free onsite parking 

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out quality inspection of electronic assemblies and finished products.
• Perform functional testing of manufactured electronic products.
• Diagnose and fault-find electronic assemblies to component level.
• Support and maintain process control throughout the manufacturing process.
• Inspect products in accordance with IPC-A-610 standards.
• Investigate, report on, and repair customer returns where appropriate.
• Participate in internal quality audits and support the maintenance of the ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to drive continuous improvement and maintain high quality standards.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Previous experience within a contract electronics manufacturing environment.
• Good understanding of SMT (surface mount technology) manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of IPC-A-160 electronic assembly workmanship standards.
• Hands-on experience of process control within an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Experience of functional testing of electronic products.
• Proven fault-finding and diagnostic skills to component level.
• Experience of ISO 9001 internal auditing.
• Ability to analyse, report on, and repair returned products.
• Strong attention to detail with a methodical approach to quality.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

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