Electrical Quality Control Inspector – Control Panels
An established engineering and manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced Electrical Quality Control Inspector to join its Quality team, reporting to the QC Manager. This role focuses on the inspection, verification and release of electrical control panels throughout all stages of manufacture, ensuring compliance with engineering specifications, client requirements and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities Electrical Inspection & Validation:
Carry out electrical inspections of control panels and sub-assemblies against engineering drawings, procedures and documentation. Perform staged and final inspections of panels, doors, back plates and sub-assemblies prior to enclosure fitment. Identify potential design or build issues and escalate to Engineering, Quality or Technical leadership as appropriate. Manufacturing & Route Card Control:
Ensure all route cards are completed to the correct stage before assemblies progress through production. Produce and manage punch lists for remedial work, ensuring all actions are captured accurately on route cards. Final Inspection & Release:
Perform final inspections following functional testing (completed by others). Verify correct interface with associated system designs where applicable. Authorise panels for release once successfully validated. Quality Records & Reporting:
Produce detailed, accurate inspection records in both hard copy and electronic formats. Process inspection data and support resolution of any non-conformances. Compile reports for returned panels following investigation. Incoming Goods Inspection:
Inspect incoming materials for compliance, including dimensional checks, electrical resistance testing, coating condition, PMI and certification review. Review material and works test reports to ensure traceability and compliance. Raise and communicate supplier rejections and corrective actions where required. Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Liaise with Engineers, Production Supervisors, Panel Build teams and Dispatch to resolve quality issues and prevent delays. Provide quality-related guidance to peers and support agreed quality objectives. Support panel test engineers during customer FATs, both on-site and remotely. Quality Systems & Compliance:
Work in accordance with Quality and Health & Safety Management Systems, including ISO 9001. Ensure all inspections and releases comply with applicable standards, internal policies and product specifications. Training & Support:
Support the training and development of trainee or new inspection staff as required. Undertake additional reasonable duties in support of the Quality Control function and wider business. Essential Skills & Experience Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Quality Inspection and/or control system design or manufacture. Strong understanding and practical use of standard measuring equipment. Ability to read and interpret engineering and electrical drawings. High attention to detail with a methodical, structured approach to work. Willingness to learn and develop technical knowledge. Good computer literacy and accurate record-keeping skills. Desirable Experience Experience inspecting electrical and/or mechanical products within regulated environments (e.g. Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Pharmaceutical). Knowledge or awareness of relevant standards, including IEC 61439 and ATEX-related standards. What’s on Offer Full internal training and ongoing technical development. A technically challenging role working with complex electrical control panels. Collaborative quality environment with strong engineering support.
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