Lead Quality Control Inspector – Manufacturing & Compliance

JFD Global; 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 Defence (JFD) in Westhill, Aberdeenshire, is seeking a Lead Quality Control Inspector to coordinate QC activities across manufacturing and supplier quality processes. You will mentor a team of Inspectors, ensure compliance with inspection standards, and support continuous improvement while reporting to the Quality Manager.

The role requires experience in quality control, dimensional and mechanical/electrical inspections, and familiarity with ISO 9001 and ISO 10204, with exposure to

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, including verniers, micrometers, gauges, and precision measuring tools (CMM/LMX experience desirable).
• Ability to interpret mechanical and/or electrical drawings.
• Good knowledge of quality standards, inspection practices, and ISO 9001 requirements.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems, preferably Glovia.
• Knowledge of regulated manufacturing environments such as defence, marine, or life‑saving equipment.
• Familiarity with certification and documentation requirements, including ISO 10204.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines.
• High attention to detail with a proactive approach to quality and continuous improvement.

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 perform workstation audits.
• Support supplier quality activities, non-conformance investigations, audits, and documentation reviews, including ISO 10204 certification.
• Collaborate across departments to resolve quality issues, customer complaints, and implement corrective actions.
• Lead or support investigations, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce recurring quality concerns.
• Promote a proactive safety culture, including exercising stop-work authority where required to protect health and safety.

Skills

Quality control

Dimensional inspection

Mechanical inspection

Electrical inspection

Drawings interpretation

ISO 9001

ERP/MRP Glovia

Defence/marine knowledge

Documentation

MS Office

Tools

Verniers

Micrometers

Gauges

CMM/LMX

Job description

James Fisher Defence (JFD) in Westhill, Aberdeenshire, is seeking a Lead Quality Control Inspector to coordinate QC activities across manufacturing and supplier quality processes. You will mentor a team of Inspectors, ensure compliance with inspection standards, and support continuous improvement while reporting to the Quality Manager.

The role requires experience in quality control, dimensional and mechanical/electrical inspections, and familiarity with ISO 9001 and ISO 10204, with exposure to