Lead Quality Control Inspector – Drive Quality & Compliance

James Fisher and Sons plc; Westhill; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Company Pension

Job summary

James Fisher and Sons plc is seeking a Lead Quality Control Inspector for its Westhill site in Aberdeenshire. You will lead QC inspections across manufacturing, assembly, testing, and supplier quality, ensuring product conformity and regulatory compliance.

Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will guide QC Inspectors, coordinate activities, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining safety and quality culture throughout the organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience in Quality Control, Manufacturing Inspection, or a related technical discipline.
• Proven experience conducting dimensional, mechanical, and/or electrical inspections.
• Lead or Senior Inspector experience is desirable.
• Strong understanding of inspection equipment and ISO 9001 requirements.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, preferably Glovia.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily QC inspection activities to support production and delivery targets.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to QC Inspectors and production teams.
• Ensure compliance with inspection standards and act as focal point for quality issues.
• Conduct inspections, witness testing, and perform workstation audits.
• Support supplier quality activities, non-conformance investigations, audits, and documentation reviews.
• Collaborate across departments to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Lead or support investigations, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Promote a proactive safety culture and stop-work authority when required.

Skills

Quality Control

Inspection Techniques

Leadership

Problem Solving

Documentation

Communication

Tools

Glovia ERP

CMM/LMX experience

Inspection Equipment (verniers, micrometers)

Job description

James Fisher and Sons plc is seeking a Lead Quality Control Inspector for its Westhill site in Aberdeenshire. You will lead QC inspections across manufacturing, assembly, testing, and supplier quality, ensuring product conformity and regulatory compliance.

Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will guide QC Inspectors, coordinate activities, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining safety and quality culture throughout the organisation.