Lead Quality Control Inspector: Elevate Manufacturing Quality

James Fisher and Sons plc; Elrick; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; 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 in Westhill, Aberdeenshire, is seeking a Lead Quality Control Inspector to lead QC activities across manufacturing, assembly, testing and supplier quality. You will mentor inspectors and ensure product conformity and regulatory compliance.

Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will coordinate daily inspections, support audit readiness, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in Quality Control, Manufacturing Inspection, or a related technical discipline.
• Proven experience conducting dimensional, mechanical, and/or electrical inspections.
• Previous experience in a Lead or Senior Inspector role is desirable.
• Strong understanding of inspection and measurement equipment (verniers, micrometers, gauges, CMM).
• Ability to interpret mechanical and/or electrical drawings.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements and quality standards.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems, preferably Glovia.
• Familiarity with defence/marine/life-saving equipment environments.

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 the focal point for quality issues and escalations.
• Conduct incoming, in-process, and final inspections, witness testing, and workstation audits.
• Support supplier quality activities, non-conformance investigations, audits, and documentation reviews (ISO 10204).
• Collaborate across departments to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Lead investigations, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote safety culture and stop-work authority to protect health and safety.

Skills

Quality Control

Manufacturing Inspection

Dimensional inspection

Drawing interpretation

ISO 9001 knowledge

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Quality assurance

Stakeholder management

Tools

Verniers

Micrometers

Gauges

CMM/LMX experience

Glovia ERP

Job description

James Fisher and Sons plc in Westhill, Aberdeenshire, is seeking a Lead Quality Control Inspector to lead QC activities across manufacturing, assembly, testing and supplier quality. You will mentor inspectors and ensure product conformity and regulatory compliance.

Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will coordinate daily inspections, support audit readiness, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining a strong safety culture.