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Quality Inspection Supervisor – Electronic Components

The Quality Inspection Supervisor is responsible for managing and developing the inspection function.

The role is critical to ensure that electronic components supplied to customers are authentic, conform to specification, free from unacceptable defects and meet all applicable customer and industry requirements.

Working in a high-risk, fast-moving market where components may be sourced from franchised distributors, independent distributors, brokers, excess inventory and other supply channels, the Quality Inspection Supervisor will oversee the inspection, verification and release of components prior to shipment.

The role combines hands-on technical knowledge, people management, counterfeit detection, quality assurance and process control, while working closely with Sales, Purchasing and Operations.

Key ResponsibilitiesQuality Inspection Supervisor

· Manage the day-to-day operation of the Quality Inspection department.

· Plan and prioritise incoming inspection activities according to customer requirements.

· Ensure all components are inspected in accordance with documented procedures and customer-specific requirements.

· Review inspection results and make decisions regarding component acceptance, rejection or escalation.

· Maintain effective segregation and identification of inspected, quarantined, rejected and released stock.

· Ensure inspection equipment is correctly maintained, calibrated and fit for purpose.

Advanced Inspection & Testing

Oversee and perform advanced inspection techniques including:

· Detailed visual inspection including datasheet comparison

· Marking and label verification

· Chemical surface and marking tests where appropriate

· High-magnification microscope inspection

· X-ray inspection

· XRF analysis

· Decapsulation

· Solderability testing

Experience with advanced inspection equipment such as digital microscopes, 2D/3D X-ray systems and XRF equipment would be highly advantageous.

Standards & Compliance

Maintain awareness of changes to industry standards and incorporate appropriate improvements into inspection procedures.

Customer Quality

· Support customer quality enquiries and technical investigations.

· Provide inspection reports, photographs and supporting documentation.

· Support customer audits and quality reviews.

Team Supervision

· Motivate and develop the Quality Inspection team.

· Allocate workloads and manage inspection priorities.

· Train inspectors in component identification and counterfeit detection.

· Assess employee competency and maintain training records.

· Ensure employees understand and follow documented procedures.

Required ExperienceEssential

· Previous experience in electronic component inspection.

· Knowledge of component markings, packaging and manufacturer identification.

· Experience supervising a technical or inspection team.

· Excellent attention to detail.

· Strong analytical and investigative skills.

· Ability to make technically sound decisions under time pressure.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable

· Experience within an independent electronic components broker/distributor.

· Experience working with aerospace, defence, automotive, medical or other high-reliability customers.

· Awareness of industry standards - AS9120, AS6081, AS6171 and IDEA-STD-1010

· Experience working with inspection and analysis equipment in a laboratory environment

· Experience working with external component testing laboratories.

Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Profit sharing
• Transport links

Work Location: In person