QC Team Lead – Manufacturing & Process Improvement

Obscurant Recruitment Solutions Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

33 days holiday + option to buy 5 more

Early finish Friday (1pm)

Career development

Job summary

Obscurant Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking a Quality Control Team Leader based in Poole to lead the QC inspection department. Immediate start with a salary ranging from £43,000 to £46,000, plus 33 days holiday, pension, and benefits.

You will drive QC processes, mentor inspectors, and ensure compliance with quality standards and continuous improvement initiatives. Role involves implementing MSA, SPC, and capability studies, coordinating with operations, and developing inspection programs for

Qualifications

• Substantial mechanical inspection experience or completion of a relevant apprenticeship.
• Experience using hand tools and CMM measurement techniques.
• Effective time management and delivery of outputs.
• Capability to train and support QC inspectors.
• Ability to develop programmes for CMM machines.
• Clear, confident communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and contribute effectively within a multifunctional team.
• Strong problem-solving ability, with creative thinking and a willingness to challenge assumptions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day management of the QC team.
• Support and carry out daily inspections and other inspection activities as required.
• Carry out Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA) studies.
• Escalate resourcing concerns to the Lead Process Quality Engineer and propose suitable solutions in line with internal processes.
• Support recruitment activity by applying best practice and following company policies.
• Identify opportunities to optimise QC processes, propose practical improvements, and drive implementation to improve product quality.
• Coordinate team workloads by setting clear targets, deadlines, and objectives, and ensuring they are met.
• Ensure team members are competent in their roles by monitoring performance, identifying training needs, and supporting appropriate development.
• Maintain sufficient training coverage to support a flexible workforce that can cover absence and changing business needs.
• Conduct appraisals and performance reviews, identifying and addressing development needs.
• Authorise holidays and absences in line with company policy while maintaining appropriate staffing levels.
• Manage the full induction of new starters before they begin work and complete probationary reviews in line with company policy.
• Handle employee relations matters in line with company policy.
• Manage staff absence by completing return-to-work interviews within 24 hours and escalating concerns in line with policy.
• Maintain NDE staff qualifications in line with QA requirements, including PCN Level 2 General.
• Support improvement projects and new product introductions from a QC perspective.
• Manage COSHH requirements and associated risk assessments.
• Develop inspection measurement skills as required and provide support where needed.
• Identify and justify requirements for additional inspection equipment when needed

Skills

Mechanical inspection

CMM measurement

Time management

Train QC inspectors

CMM programming

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Problem solving

Job description

Obscurant Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking a Quality Control Team Leader based in Poole to lead the QC inspection department. Immediate start with a salary ranging from £43,000 to £46,000, plus 33 days holiday, pension, and benefits.

You will drive QC processes, mentor inspectors, and ensure compliance with quality standards and continuous improvement initiatives. Role involves implementing MSA, SPC, and capability studies, coordinating with operations, and developing inspection programs for