Quality Control Supervisor | NMB Minebea UK Ltd | Aerospace Manufacturing
Are you a Quality Inspector with leadership experience, seeking progression in a growing organisation?
NMB Minebea UK Ltd, part of the multi-billion-pound MinebeaMitsumi Group, is seeking a Quality Control Supervisor 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.
Reporting to the Quality Control Manager, 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 Supervisor
* 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 Supervisor / Quality Lead looking to grow your career in a reputable aerospace engineering organization, apply today. Suitable candidates will be contacted within 48 hours