Quality Control Team Leader

Location: Hamworthy

Quality Control Team Leader
Poole

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and driven Quality Control Team Leader to lead their QC Inspection Department within a busy and fast-paced engineering environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a company that takes great pride in its values, reputation, and commitment to delivering the highest standards of quality.

The successful candidate will be responsible for driving product quality, team performance, and continuous improvement across the inspection function, while fostering a proactive, supportive, and high-performing team culture.

Key Responsibilities as Quality Control Team Leader

Lead and manage the Quality Control Inspection team on a day-to-day basis
Raise quality concerns promptly to the Quality Engineer and contribute to effective solutions
Set clear targets, deadlines, goals, and objectives for each team member
Conduct appraisals, performance reviews, and ongoing development discussions
Identify training needs within the team and coordinate appropriate development actions
Allocate and coordinate workloads to meet production and customer requirements
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across inspection processes and procedures
Identify opportunities to optimise processes and increase efficiency
Promote and maintain high product quality standards throughout the department
Support root cause analysis activities using tools such as 5 Whys and structured problem-solving methods
Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 standards
Apply knowledge of MSA (Measurement System Analysis), Process Capability, and SPC (Statistical Process Control)
Manage COSHH requirements and support risk assessment processes
Ensure compliance with relevant UK Health & Safety legislation
Conduct and support internal audits (Internal Auditor qualification required)
About You as Quality Control Team Leader

To be successful in this role, you will:

Have proven experience leading a Quality Control or Inspection team within a mechanical engineering environment
Be both a strong team leader and an effective team player
Demonstrate tenacity, accountability, and a proactive mindset
Be technically minded with a strong mechanical engineering background
Think outside the box and take a forward-thinking, solutions-focused approach
Be confident working autonomously while supporting wider business objectives
Have strong exposure to Health & Safety legislation
Be highly organised with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
Have experience with continuous improvement methodologies and quality tools
Possess excellent communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels
Be flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced engineering environment

What We Offer as Quality Control Team Leader

The opportunity to lead and shape a key department within a respected engineering business
A values-driven company culture that takes pride in its reputation for excellence
A supportive leadership team
Ongoing professional development
A dynamic and engaging working environment

If you are a motivated quality professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for driving excellence, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to join a forward-thinking engineering business committed to quality, performance, and continuous improvement.

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