Senior Receiving Inspector in Oxford

About the company: the company, Inc. is the world's leading quantum platform and merchant supplier - delivering integrated quantum solutions across computing, networking, sensing, and security. The company's newest generation of quantum computers, the company Tempo, is the latest in a line of cutting-edge systems that have been helping customers and partners achieve 20x performance results and accelerate innovation in drug discovery, materials science, financial modeling, logistics, cybersecurity, and defense. In 2025, the company achieved 99.99% two-qubit gate fidelity, setting a world record in quantum computing performance. Headquartered in College Park, Maryland, the company has operations in various locations worldwide.

This role will work onsite at our office located in Oxford, England (UK).

The Role: We are looking for a Senior Receiving Inspector to join our Quality team. As a Senior Receiving Inspector, you'll be part of a cross-functional team whose mission is to lead the company on its journey to build the world's best quantum computers to solve the world's most complex problems.

You will make sure that incoming, in-process and finished components meet their mechanical, electrical and PCBA specifications. You will also own the inspection side of the Material Review Board process, from handling and containing nonconforming material, through the inspection actions the board assigns, to verifying, closing and tracking nonconformance records once the Quality Engineer has given the disposition. As the senior technical resource for inspection, you will allocate the daily inspection work and guide less experienced inspectors. The ideal candidate combines technical expertise with the integrity to hold quality standards under production pressure.

Responsibilities:

• Inspect incoming parts, in-process production and finished goods against approved specifications, drawings and purchase order requirements.
• Interpret drawing callouts and datum structures to GD&T and ASME Y14.5, turn them into inspection plans and acceptance criteria.
• Apply statistical sampling plans and use the right metrology instruments, including programming and running CMM, OMM or vision systems.
• Support the calibration schedule, remove out of tolerance equipment from service and keep the inspection area to the local 5S procedure.
• Identify, tag, segregate and quarantine nonconforming material with correct lot and serial traceability to ISO 9001 and AS9100.
• Write the nonconformance record and present the inspection evidence at the Material Review Board.
• Carry out the actions the board assigns, verify scrap disposal so nothing returns to the supply chain.
• Support internal, customer and regulatory audits, and keep to the quality management system, export control and customer contract requirements for controlled material and data.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading daily inspection of incoming, in-process and finished goods, including allocating the workload and verifying other inspectors' results and records before release.
• Writing nonconformance records, presenting inspection evidence at the Material Review Board and completing assigned actions such as screening, sorting and rework verification.
• Verifying and closing nonconformance records against the Quality Engineer's disposition, and keeping the MRB log and ageing report up to date.
• Drafting and releasing inspection procedures and work instructions, and reporting metrics such as first pass yield, defect Pareto, NCR ageing and inspection turnaround.
• Working with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and suppliers on source inspection, first article inspection and quality problems.

Requirements:

• Six or more years of related experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, including proven PCBA inspection to IPC-A-610 and experience of aerospace inspection processes and standards.
• Hands-on experience of controlling nonconforming product and of the Material Review Board process.
• Experience using a Quality Management System or ERP nonconformance module to raise, track and close records and actions.
• Ability to read and interpret complex technical drawings with a thorough understanding of datum structures to ASME Y14.5.
• Expertise with layout tools such as surface plates, height gauges, indicators, callipers, micrometers, gauge blocks and thread gauges.
• Experience in allocating work to, training and guiding less experienced inspectors.
• Confidence with standard office software for data analysis and documentation.
• The role involves lifting up to 18 kg and standing for long periods, with strict adherence to safety and PPE requirements.

You'd be a great fit with:

• Clear communication at every level, from management to engineers and physicists, when resolving complex quality issues.
• Working knowledge of root cause analysis methods such as 5 Why, Ishikawa or 8D.
• Experience of first article inspection to AS9102 and of source inspection at supplier sites.
• An ASQ Certified Quality Inspector or Certified Quality Technician qualification, or equivalent.
• A quality first, self-starting approach, with precision under pressure and a willingness to support other quality functions.

Compensation will vary based on individual factors such as education, qualifications, and experience of the final candidate(s), specific office location, and calibration against relevant market data and internal team equity. Our benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, matching 401(k), unlimited PTO and paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, and a home technology stipend.

At the company, we believe in fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for all while striving to identify and eliminate barriers. We empower employees to thrive by fostering a culture of autonomy, productivity, and respect. We are dedicated to creating an environment where individuals can feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. We are committed to equity and justice.