Karl Ottaway

Karl Ottaway is a seasoned quality engineering professional with extensive experience in quality assurance and inspection. Currently serving as a Quality Engineer at SMC Corporation (UK) since October 2022, Karl's responsibilities include overseeing goods inwards inspection, operating CMM machinery, handling supplier rejects, and conducting supplier audits. Prior to this, Karl held significant roles at Acro Aircraft Seating, where contributions included maintaining the Business Management System and performing audits compliant with UK and EASA standards. Karl's career also features positions at McLaren Automotive Ltd, performing quality audits and functional checks, and an apprenticeship at Braintree Precision Components. With a robust educational background including an Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Manufacturing Engineering and NVQ Level 3 in Quality Control, Karl possesses a strong foundation in quality management and compliance.