Available Vacancies
Quality Control and Assurance Inspector
Effective Date: 20th March 2025
Department: QHSE
Office: Letchworth – Hertfordshire
Key Duties and Responsibilities
As a Quality Inspector, you will play a key role in ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of quality. You will work closely with production teams to inspect, monitor, and maintain quality throughout the manufacturing process. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail and a passion for ensuring excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Inspect and test materials, components, and finished products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Use measuring equipment such as callipers, micrometres, and gauges to carry out detailed inspections.
- Identify defects or non-conformities and report them to the appropriate departments.
- Document and maintain detailed records of inspections and test results.
- Work closely with production and engineering teams to resolve quality issues.
- Conduct regular audits and checks of the production line to maintain ongoing quality control.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations in all quality control processes.
- Assist in the development and implementation of quality improvement initiatives.
Requirements:
- Previous experience in a quality control or quality assurance role within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to spot defects or deviations from specifications.
- Proficiency in using inspection tools and measuring equipment.
- Knowledge of quality standards and industry best practices.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks effectively.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (QMS).
Qualifications & Knowledge
- Experience within the Quality discipline and in the electronics industry.
- Awareness of BSI requirements for ISO 9001: 2015.
- IPC IPC610 trained.
- Interpret Mechanical Drawings and PCB/Silk Screen layout.
- The ability to hold fast if you identify something not to the set standard.
Skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to interact at all levels.
- Ability to deliver bad news in a way that is taken as positive and constructive feedback on non-compliances.
- Able to work effectively with others towards common objectives.
- Computer literate.
- Determination to succeed and a high degree of flexibility.
- Able to effectively prioritise to ensure that Production is not delayed.
Special Requirements
Willing and able to obtain full security clearance
On-systems employee core values:
- Team player sharing in the 'greater good of the company'
- Happy person with a 'can do' attitude
- To be fair, helpful, respectful and likeable
- Act in a professional manner with honesty and integrity
- Be proactive and organised, with a focus on the customer
- Be process driven with good, reliable communication
- Have a commitment for self-improvement
Reasons to work for On-systems
We offer 25 days holiday every year plus 8 bank holidays, giving you plenty of time to recharge. If you want extra days off, you can request them with your line manager’s permission. To make your birthday even better, we give you an additional day off to celebrate, on us!
Planning for the future is important. That’s why we contribute 5% to your pension while you contribute 3%. It’s a straightforward way to help boost your savings over time without you having to think too much about it.
We believe in giving back. When agreed with your manager, you’re encouraged to take volunteer days to support causes close to your heart or help out in your local community. It’s a great chance to make a positive impact outside of work.
Every year we carry out pay reviews and link bonuses to both how well the business performs and your personal development. Annual appraisals give you a chance to discuss your progress, set goals and ask for training opportunities to help you grow your skills and career.
When the company hits its targets, we’re keen to reward our team with a bonus. It’s our way of sharing success and recognising the hard work everyone puts in throughout the year.
We understand life can be busy, so we offer flexible hours. For office teams, core hours run from 8:30am to 3pm, and for production, it’s 8am to 4:30pm. Plus, everyone gets a half-day off on Fridays to start the weekend early and unwind.
With your line manager’s agreement, you can work from home occasionally. This offers a balance between office life and working remotely, so you can manage your time in a way that suits you best.
Your health matters to us. We provide private healthcare cover, which can be extended to your family if you’d like, giving peace of mind when it comes to medical care.
We invest in your future by funding courses that help you develop professionally and personally. Whether it’s building new skills or advancing current ones, we want to support your progress.
If you’re unwell, you’ll receive paid sick leave for up to two weeks each year. It’s important you take the time to recover fully without worrying about your income.
Every week, you can send a little treat in a mug to a colleague who’s gone above and beyond. It’s a simple but meaningful way to say thank you and celebrate everyday efforts.
Our monthly awards shine a spotlight on those who have really stood out. You’ll get to vote for your peers, and winners receive a gift of their choice as a token of appreciation.
We believe working together should be fun. Departments hold offsite meetings with lunches, and we organise social events like escape rooms or go-karting to help build strong team bonds outside the office.
To keep you fuelled, we provide free coffee and tea daily. Plus, parking is free on-site, saving you time and hassle when you come to work.