Quality Technician (CMM)

Alloyed; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Alloyed is seeking a Quality Technician to ensure incoming materials, components and in-process parts meet our rigorous specifications. You will perform dimensional inspection using CMM equipment, interpret drawings and GD&T, and manage non-conformances with internal teams and suppliers.

The role requires experience in manufacturing quality environments, strong attention to calibration, and the ability to document results clearly for audits and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Quality Technician or inspection role within manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of CMM inspection processes and GD&T.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience with incoming goods inspection and non-conformance handling.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming inspection of raw materials, machined components, and purchased parts against drawings and purchase orders.
• Verify certificates and inspection records; release or quarantine parts accordingly.
• Raise and manage non-conformance reports (NCRs) and communicate issues to stakeholders.
• Conduct dimensional inspection using CMM equipment and support program modifications.
• Maintain calibration records and ensure inspection equipment is suitable for use.

Skills

Quality inspection

CMM inspection

GD&T

Drawings reading

Incoming inspection

ISO 9001

Education

NVQ/HNC/HND or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

CMM programming

Job description

Company Overview

Alloyed is a young venture-funded company built with world-class metallurgists, mechanical engineers, technicians, and software developers. Operating from our HQ in the UK but also globally, we are building the future of advanced metal components. Our innovative approach integrates proprietary software that combines advanced machine learning and physical modelling with extensive experimental facilities, enabling us to 3D print metal components more efficiently and effectively than anyone else.

Our facilities in Yarnton and Abingdon, near Oxford, are dedicated to establishing the world’s fastest, smartest, and best-equipped environment for the rapid development of additively manufactured parts and the creation of novel metal alloys for enhanced performance.

We serve a variety of sectors including electronics, aerospace, and industrial by leveraging our cutting-edge technology to build businesses across diverse markets, each with unique requirements, timelines, customers, and cultures.

Role Overview

The Quality Technician is responsible for ensuring that incoming materials, components, and in-process parts conform to specified requirements. The role includes dimensional inspection using CMM equipment, first article inspection, and goods-in inspection to maintain product quality and compliance with internal and customer standards.

Responsibilities

Incoming Inspection

• Perform incoming inspection of raw materials, machined components, and purchased parts against drawings, specifications, and purchase order requirements.
• Verify certificates (CoC, material certificates, Inspection records).
• Record inspection results and release or quarantine parts accordingly.
• Raise and manage non-conformance reports (NCRs).
• Communicate quality issues with internal stakeholders.

CMM Inspection

• Conduct dimensional inspection using CMM equipment.
• Run and support modification of CMM programs.
• Perform first article inspection (FAI) and production inspections.
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and CAD models.
• Report inspection results clearly and accurately

General Quality

• Use manual inspection equipment (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, etc.).
• Ensure inspection equipment is calibrated and suitable for use.
• Maintain complete and accurate quality records, I.e. Calibration Log
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Assist with audits and continuous improvement activities.

Essential skills

• Experience in a Quality Technician or inspection role within manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of CMM inspection processes
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Experience with incoming goods inspection.
• Understanding of ISO 9001 or similar quality system

Desired skills

• Engineering, Manufacturing or Quality qualification (NVQ, HNC/HND or equivalent).
• CMM training or certification (preferred).