QC Team Leader

Advertised by Reed Specialist Recruitment

Location
Poole, Dorset
Job type
Permanent
Sector
Engineering
Posted
28 October 2026
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Job description

Are you an experienced Quality professional looking to take the next step in your leadership career?

We're seeking a QC Team Leader to join a well-established global manufacturer, leading a team of Quality Inspectors within a precision engineering environment. This is an opportunity to become a key part of a business that values quality, continuous improvement and employee development.

Key Highlights

✅ 10% Employer Pension Contribution
✅ 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
✅ Leadership opportunity within a global engineering organisation
✅ Work with advanced inspection and metrology equipment
✅ Genuine career progression and development opportunities
✅ Stable, growing business with an excellent industry reputation

The Role

As QC Team Leader, you'll be responsible for overseeing day-to-day inspection activities, ensuring compliance with quality standards and driving continuous improvement across the department.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading, mentoring and developing a team of Quality Inspectors
  • Managing inspection activities to support production requirements
  • Ensuring compliance with quality management systems and procedures
  • Supporting root cause investigations and corrective actions
  • Driving continuous improvement initiatives
  • Monitoring KPIs and quality performance metrics
  • Supporting internal and external audits
  • Working closely with Production, Engineering and Operations teams

What We're Looking For

We're keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:

  • Previous experience in a Quality Inspection, Quality Engineering or Quality Leadership position
  • Experience leading or supervising quality teams
  • Strong knowledge of dimensional inspection and metrology principles
  • Experience using CMM equipment
  • Understanding of ISO9001 and/or AS9100 quality standards
  • Root cause analysis and problem-solving experience
  • A background within manufacturing, aerospace, precision engineering or similar sectors

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • 10% employer pension contribution
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Employee wellbeing support
  • Stable long-term employment within a growing organisation

Apply Today

If you're a Quality professional looking for a leadership role where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.

Reference 225775820

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