Quality Control Team Leader

ReedPoolereedpublished 10/28/2026
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About the company

We're seeking a QC Team Leader to join a well-established global manufacturer, leading a team of Quality Inspectors within a precision engineering environment. This is an opportunity to become a key part of a business that values quality, continuous improvement and employee development.

Genuine career progression and development opportunities Stable, growing business with an excellent industry reputation

Your tasks

As QC Team Leader, you'll be responsible for overseeing day-to-day inspection activities, ensuring compliance with quality standards and driving continuous improvement across the department.

Key responsibilities include

  • Leading, mentoring and developing a team of Quality Inspectors
  • Managing inspection activities to support production requirements
  • Ensuring compliance with quality management systems and procedures
  • Supporting root cause investigations and corrective actions
  • Driving continuous improvement initiatives
  • Monitoring KPIs and quality performance metrics
  • Supporting internal and external audits
  • Working closely with Production, Engineering and Operations teams

Requirements

Are you an experienced Quality professional looking to take the next step in your leadership career?

We're keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:

  • Previous experience in a Quality Inspection, Quality Engineering or Quality Leadership position
  • Experience leading or supervising quality teams
  • Strong knowledge of dimensional inspection and metrology principles
  • Experience using CMM equipment
  • Understanding of ISO9001 and/or AS9100 quality standards
  • Root cause analysis and problem-solving experience
  • A background within manufacturing, aerospace, precision engineering or similar sectors

What we offer

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays Leadership opportunity within a global engineering organisation

  • Competitive salary
  • 10% employer pension contribution
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Employee wellbeing support
  • Stable long-term employment within a growing organisation

How to apply

Apply Today If you're a Quality professional looking for a leadership role where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.