Senior Quality Control Lead – Manufacturing & Supplier QA

James Fisher and Sons plc; Westhill; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Cycle to work

Company Pension

Job summary

James Fisher and Sons plc is seeking an experienced Lead Quality Control Inspector to head QC activities at Westhill, Aberdeenshire. You will lead a team of QC Inspectors across manufacturing, assembly, testing and supplier quality, ensuring product conformity and regulatory compliance.

You will work closely with production, engineering and procurement to provide technical guidance, drive quality initiatives, and report to the Quality Manager.

Qualifications

• Experience in Quality Control or related manufacturing inspection.
• Ability to perform dimensional, mechanical, and electrical inspections.
• Previous experience in a Lead or Senior Inspector role is desirable.
• Strong understanding of inspection equipment and metrology tools (CMM/LMX desirable).
• Ability to interpret mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Good knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements.
• Experience using 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 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, customer complaints, and implement corrective actions.
• Lead or support investigations, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote a proactive safety culture, including exercising stop-work authority to protect health and safety.

Job description

James Fisher and Sons plc is seeking an experienced Lead Quality Control Inspector to head QC activities at Westhill, Aberdeenshire. You will lead a team of QC Inspectors across manufacturing, assembly, testing and supplier quality, ensuring product conformity and regulatory compliance.

You will work closely with production, engineering and procurement to provide technical guidance, drive quality initiatives, and report to the Quality Manager.