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
- 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
- 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
- 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
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