Manufacturing Process Quality Control Lead

2 months ago


Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom Reed Engineering Full time
Job Title: Manufacturing Process Quality Control Lead

We are seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Process Quality Control Lead to join our team at Reed Engineering. This is a pivotal role in maintaining manufacturing schedules, improving efficiencies, and ensuring all products meet our rigorous quality standards.

The successful candidate will lead the Quality Control team, focusing on optimizing production flow and eliminating waste, in line with our commitment to quality, competitive pricing, and fast lead times.

  • This includes managing return requests within the Quality Control team, ensuring detailed reports on errors or resale viability.
  • Oversight of change note requests, ensuring all changes affecting product quality are effectively managed.
  • Conducting point inspections within manufacturing builds to strive for a first-time pass rate.
  • Providing support and technical advice to production operatives regarding quality concerns.
  • Maintaining consistency and timeliness in product labeling, QC packs, QCS documents, and AHU plaques.
  • Ensuring up-to-date production statuses using the Quality Control work center, including the use of a traffic light system.
  • Managing the Quality Control team's activities through the Quality Control work center.

Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 per annum

To be successful in this role, you will require:

  • Proven experience in a quality control leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
  • A strong understanding of manufacturing processes and quality control systems.
  • The ability to communicate effectively with various departments to ensure data accuracy.
  • Flexibility to work overtime as needed to support the department.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

  • Company pension scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Opportunities for personal and professional development


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