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QC Team Leader

Job in Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1, England, UK
Listing for: Reed Specialist Recruitment
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-11-01
Job specializations:
  • Quality Assurance - QA/QC
    Production QC/QA, Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 42000 - 56000 GBP Yearly GBP 42000.00 56000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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 ISO
    9001 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

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.

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