Lead Quality Control Inspector – Manufacturing Excellence

James Fisher and Sons plc; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 36,000 - 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 an experienced Lead Quality Control Inspector for our Westhill site in Aberdeenshire. You will lead QC activities across manufacturing, assembly and testing while mentoring inspectors and ensuring compliance with ISO standards.

The role reports to the Quality Manager and requires security checks. You will collaborate with production, engineering and procurement to drive continuous improvement and a strong quality culture, including supplier quality support.

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

Drawings interpretation

ISO 9001

ERP/MRP

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Safety awareness

Education

Related technical discipline

Tools

Verniers

Micrometers

Gauges

CMM/LMX

Job description

James Fisher and Sons plc is seeking an experienced Lead Quality Control Inspector for our Westhill site in Aberdeenshire. You will lead QC activities across manufacturing, assembly and testing while mentoring inspectors and ensuring compliance with ISO standards.

The role reports to the Quality Manager and requires security checks. You will collaborate with production, engineering and procurement to drive continuous improvement and a strong quality culture, including supplier quality support.