SONARDYNE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Quality Inspector - Electronics & Electro-Mechanical

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Build quality into technology that works beneath the waves
As Sonardyne continues to grow, we're looking for an experienced and detail-focused Quality Inspector to join our Quality Team at our Blackbushe facility in Yateley.
If you have experience inspecting electronic, electrical or electro-mechanical assemblies, understand what good workmanship looks like and aren't afraid to challenge something when it doesn't look right, this could be a great opportunity for you.
Our technology operates in some of the world's most demanding underwater environments, so quality isn't simply a final check - it's fundamental to what we do.
The Role
As a Quality Inspector, you'll work closely with our Production, Engineering, Test and Supply Chain teams to ensure components and finished assemblies meet the required quality and workmanship standards.
This is a hands-on position suited to someone who enjoys being close to the product and takes genuine pride in getting the details right.
What You'll Be Doing
- Inspecting PCB's, cables and electrical/electro-mechanical assemblies manufactured internally and by external suppliers.
- Carrying out patrol inspections across Production and Test areas to help maintain high workmanship standards.
- Reading and interpreting technical drawings, bills of materials, parts lists and assembly documentation.
- Identifying quality concerns and raising observations through our internal reporting systems to support timely resolution.
- Checking certification, traceability and supporting documentation for incoming materials and components.
- Inspecting coils, cables, battery packs and other assemblies for workmanship, labelling and compliance.
- Supporting basic testing and inspection of batteries and simple PCB assemblies following appropriate training.
- Prioritising inspection activities in line with production schedules and customer delivery requirements.
- Maintaining accurate quality and inspection records with our SYSPRO ERP system.
- Preparing reject and non-conformance documentation where required.
- Authorising completed products as fit for despatch and supporting final quality signoff.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Helping us maintain a strong culture of quality, safety and compliance throughout Operations.
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We're particularly interested in hearing from people with practical inspection experience within an electronics, electrical, electro-mechanical or engineering manufacturing environment.
You'll ideally have:
- Previous experience inspecting electronic, electrical or electro mechanical assemblies.
- Knowledge of PCB assembly, including surface-mount and through-hole technologies.
- The ability to read and understand engineering drawings, assembly documentation and parts lists.
- An understanding of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) requirements and controls.
- Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
- Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to your work.
- Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing requirements.
- The confidence to communicate quality concerns clearly and constructively.
- GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths and English.


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Experience using an ERP/MRP system such as SYSPRO, soldering skills and broader knowledge of quality inspection techniques would be advantageous, but aren't essential.
Why Join Sonardyne?
At Sonardyne, we design and manufacture sophisticated underwater technology used across Energy, Defence, Ocean Science and Offshore Renewables.
You'll be joining a business where the products you inspect aren't ordinary mass-produced components. They're complex pieces of technology that need to perform reliably in environments where getting things right really matters.
In return, we offer a competitive package including:
- Competitive salary
- Generous pension scheme
- Life Assurance
- Employee assistance programme
- Career development and training opportunities
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- On-site parking
- A collaborative engineering and manufacturing environment
- The opportunity to contribute to genuinely innovative underwater technology
Interested?
If you're an experienced Quality Inspector, Electronics Inspector, Electrical Inspector, PCB Inspector or Manufacturing Quality Inspector looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us ensure the technology we send beneath the waves meets the standards our customers depend upon.
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