Quality Control Manager
- LN6, North Hykeham, Lincolnshire
- Permanent
- Full time
Job Description
Quality Control Manager| NMB Minebea UK Ltd | Aerospace Manufacturing Are you a Quality Control Manager with leadership experience, seeking progression in a growing organisation? NMB Minebea UK Ltd, part of the MinebeaMitsumi Group, is seeking a Quality Control Manager to lead its Final Inspection team at its advanced manufacturing facility in Lincoln. This is an opportunity to join a company renowned for engineering excellence, long-term investment, and a culture built on continuous improvement. NMB is a trusted supplier to major aerospace and industrial customers worldwide, combining Japanese manufacturing discipline with British engineering expertise. Their Lincoln site specialises in high-precision components manufactured to the most demanding standards, making quality leadership absolutely mission-critical. This role offers genuine influence over inspection standards, team performance, and continuous improvement across the shop floor. You will lead from the front — ensuring Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Improvement targets are consistently achieved Key Duties of the Quality Control Manager
- Leadership & Team Supervision
- Lead the Final Inspection team across both shifts (approx. 10 team members)
- Provide clear direction, coaching, and escalation support for inspection personnel
- Drive effective shift communication to ensure priorities and quality alerts are understood
- Act as a key interface between Quality Control and other departments
- Inspection, Compliance & Technical Oversight
- Ensure inspection processes comply with AS9100 and AS9102 aerospace requirements
- Interpret engineering drawings and GD&T requirements accurately
- Maintain robust inspection documentation and highlight non-conformities
- Support resolution of dimensional or measurement issues with production and engineering
- Continuous Improvement & Process Control
- Drive 5S standards and workplace organisation
- Support improvement initiatives using tools such as 8D, Kaizen, SPC, and Gauge R&R
- Ensure inspection equipment is validated and fit for purpose
- Contribute to departmental initiatives and workload planning If you are a Quality Control Manager looking to grow your career in a reputable aerospace engineering organization, apply today