Innovation Through Collaboration: Addqual’s Growing Team Tackles Industry’s Toughest Inspection Challenges
As the demands on UK manufacturing continue to evolve, precision and speed have become non-negotiable — especially in sectors like aerospace, medical, and advanced power systems. But while much of the attention often falls on cutting-edge machines and technologies, at Addqual Ltd, it’s the people behind the process who make the real difference.
The Derby-based engineering business has announced the creation of two new roles — Advanced Metrology Engineer and Junior Metrology Engineer — to support continued growth and deepen its technical capabilities across digital inspection and qualification. And according to Metrology Lead Tayo Otubusin, what sets Addqual apart is the culture which underpins the technology.
“This is a business that genuinely runs on collaboration,” says Otubusin. “It’s how we work every day. Whether you're a junior engineer or leading a multi-sector project, your input is valued, and you're part of a team solving real-world challenges together.”
Otubusin, who joined Addqual with extensive experience in digital metrology and process development, describes the company as a “hub for continuous learning,” where engineers from different backgrounds collaborate on complex inspection and qualification problems. The result? A working environment that fosters creativity, accelerates problem-solving, and delivers breakthrough results for clients.
“Our customers often come to us when traditional methods have hit a wall,” he explains. “That’s where our culture gives us the edge. We don’t operate in silos — we sit down as a team, combine our knowledge, and develop tailored solutions that genuinely move the needle.”
With its roots in structured data, precision measurement, and digital qualification, Addqual helps manufacturers reduce waste, improve repeatability, and meet the increasingly tight tolerances demanded by global standards. The company’s services are essential to the performance and compliance of components used in everything from jet engines to surgical assemblies.
The new roles being offered reflect the company’s dual commitment to technical excellence and career development. The Advanced Metrology Engineer will lead large-scale inspection programmes, working closely with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, while the Junior Metrology Engineer will gain hands-on experience in modern measurement techniques — from optical scanning and inspection planning to data analysis and reporting.
“It’s rare to find a place where junior engineers are given both the support and the space to grow so quickly,” says Otubusin. “And for senior engineers, there’s real scope to shape not just projects, but how we deliver metrology across the board.”
With major customers in the aerospace and power sectors, AS9100 certification, NADCAP accreditation, and a long-term research partnership with the University of Derby, Addqual is positioning itself as a high-impact SME with a clear vision: deliver quality assurance not just as a requirement, but as a strategic advantage.
“We’re building capability. And for anyone who wants to solve complex engineering problems as part of a close-knit, forward-thinking team — Addqual is the right place to be” Otubusin concludes.