Quality Assurance and Quality Control Services in Spain

Pro QC International is a trustworthy and reliable third-party quality solutions company providing a range of specialized quality assurance and quality control services in Spain to support international buyers and local industries.

Our mission is to protect the interests of our clients and ensure the highest levels of quality. We understand that quality and compliance issues can occur when producing and sourcing abroad, and that each project is unique. We know it is important to offer solutions that correspond exactly to our client’s requirements. At Pro QC International, we offer a large range of customizable quality control services in Spain for mitigating risks related to quality, optimizing return on investment and improving factory performance.

Our range of quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) services in Spain includes:

It is especially important for us to offer our clients a high degree of flexibility and fast response times. Deployable even for last minute requests, our resources are available for long or short-term projects. Furthermore, Pro QC International provides nationwide coverage throughout Spain thanks to a large network of quality inspectors and certified auditors.

In Spain, Pro QC supports clients and manufacturers from the following industries:

  • Softlines: luxury goods, textile & garments, leather goods, footwear, glasses, jewelry, fashion accessories, bags, packaging…
  • Hardlines: cosmetics, electronics, integrated parts, machinery, mechanical parts, metal items, kitchen appliances, furniture, solar panels…
  • Medical devices: in vitro diagnostics, surgical instruments, needles and catheters, orthopedic products, medical implants, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)…
  • Industrials: industrial components, welding, coating, plastics & rubbers, pumps, molds, electric conductors, die-casting parts, integrated circuits, metallurgy, steel, metal scraps, construction materials…
  • Automotive Industry: auto-parts, batteries, bearings, engines, electronical & electrical components, mechanical components, bolt, springs, seats, brakes, accessories…
  • Oil & Gas: NDT, ARAMCO, coating inspection (NACE), FROSIO, pipeline inspection, welding inspection, valves, ASME pressure vessels and boilers…

Our Coverage in Spain

  • Madrid
  • Barcelona
  • Bilbao
  • Valencia
  • Zaragoza
  • Murcia
  • Malaga
  • Seville
  • Leon
  • Girona
  • Santander
  • Salamanca
  • Badajoz
  • Huelva
  • Cordoba
  • Granada
  • Valladolid
  • Donostia-San Sebastian
  • Castellon de la Plana
  • Tarragona
  • Toledo
  • Pontevedra
  • Gijon
  • Alicante

Our Quality Control Services in Spain


Product Inspection
Product Inspection

By performing product inspections, we can identify problems early with the goal of eliminating the underlying causes.


Factory Audits
Factory & Supplier Audits

Pro QC International performs various types of factory audits.


Supplier Management
Supplier Management

At Pro QC, we also work closely with clients and their suppliers to improve their system, processes and manufacturing capabilities.

Product Inspections Services in Spain

Product inspections or quality inspections are used to control whether finished or partially finished products conform to the dimensions, function, appearance, performance and other critical design and productions characteristics. As a third-party inspection company in Spain we offer product inspections that can be deployed at any stage of production:

  • First Article Inspections
  • In-Process Inspections
  • Pre-Shipment Inspections
  • Container Loading Supervision
  • Sorting / Rework Services
  • Factory Acceptance Test (FAT)

We deliver our inspection reports within 24 hours of the service. All our reports are detailed and contain digital pictures.

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Factory & Supplier Audits in Spain

Pro QC International offers a large range of factory and supplier audit solutions in Spain. From the evaluation of new suppliers to verification of compliance with international standards and QMS, our certified auditors assess your factories or suppliers with the goal to improve performance and protect your interests. Our range of audit services is the result of over 40 years of quality assurance experience and continues to expand hand in hand with our customers’ needs. Current capabilities and services include:

  • Quality Management System: ISO 9001 audits
  • Automotive Industry: IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3
  • Medical Devices: ISO 13485, ISO 11137, GMP (FDA 21 QSR 820).
  • Cosmetic Products: ISO 22716
  • GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
  • GDP (Good Distribution Practices) Audits
  • Environmental Audit: ISO 14001
  • Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Audits: SA 8000
  • Security Audit: ISO 27001, ISO 28000, C-TPAT, GSV, SCAN…
  • Initial Supplier Evaluation: We assess the reliability of the supplier before the first order is placed.
  • Supplier Process Control and Quality Systems: We audit the manufacturing process control systems of suppliers.
  • Custom Audits

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Supplier Management

Our Supplier Management service aims at resolving quality issues, preparing our clients or their suppliers to comply with international standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, VDA 6.3, ISO 13485, IATF 16949, etc.) or ensuring large retailer compliance. An integral part of the service is comprised of optimizing manufacturing processes and improving factory performance. Learn more

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Product Inspections Services in Spain

Product inspections or quality inspections are used to control whether finished or partially finished products conform to the dimensions, function, appearance, performance and other critical design and productions characteristics. As a third-party inspection company in Spain we offer product inspections that can be deployed at any stage of production:

We deliver our inspection reports within 24 hours of the service. All our reports are detailed and contain digital pictures.

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Factory Audits & Supplier Audits in Spain

Pro QC International offers a large range of factory and supplier audit solutions in Spain. From the evaluation of new suppliers to verification of compliance with international standards and QMS, our certified auditors assess your factories or suppliers with the goal to improve performance and protect your interests. Our range of audit services is the result of over 40 years of quality assurance experience and continues to expand hand in hand with our customers’ needs. Current capabilities and services include:

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Supplier Management

Our Supplier Management service aims at resolving quality issues, preparing our clients or their suppliers to comply with international standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, VDA 6.3, ISO 13485, IATF 16949, etc.) or ensuring large retailer compliance. An integral part of the service is comprised of optimizing manufacturing processes and improving factory performance. Learn more

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Quality Solutions Overview

Click on the current stage of your sourcing or product development journey below to explore our related quality solutions.

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1. New Product Development
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2. Supplier Selection
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3. Supplier Qualification
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4. Pre-Production Validation
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5. Production Planning
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6. Incoming Quality Control
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7. Production and Assembly
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8. Outgoing QC & Shipping
Development & Planning
Production & Delivery

1. New Product Development

New product development lays the foundation for strategic sourcing. Prototyping is crucial to validate that the supplier understands the client’s requirements.

Pro QC inspections validate the new parts while our supplier development services align quality expectations with suppliers and strengthen their ability to meet quality requirements and reduce time to market.

Pro QC’s Quality Solutions:

First Article Inspection (FAI)
Supplier Development Services
Resident Supplier Quality Resourcing

Supplier Risks & Challenges:

Poor communication of technical details between buyers and factories
Misalignment of product specifications and critical design requirements among buyers, suppliers, and factory production teams
Inadequate consideration of advanced product quality planning
Challenges when transitioning from prototype suppliers to mass-manufacturing suppliers
Misalignment on design and engineering revisions

2. Supplier Selection

Once the component specifications are defined, the procurement department identifies a list of suitable suppliers that can potentially meet their capability, cost, capacity, and quality requirements.

Pro QC offers a range of supplier due diligence and supplier evaluation support. Our experts visit suppliers to assess their capabilities, mitigate the risk of scams, overpromises, and miscommunication, and validate their credentials, trustworthiness, and financial stability.

Pro QC’s Quality Solutions:

Supplier Quality Audits
QHSE Audits
ESG Audits
Onsite Supplier Verification
Financial Credit Check

Supplier Risks & Challenges:

Lack of experience and due diligence in new supplier region
Communication challenges
Concern about supplier scams
Low confidence supplier’s trustworthiness
Concerns over supplier’s financial viability

3. Supplier Qualification

A world-class organization usually has a comprehensive supplier qualification program to identify and mitigate the risks associated with quality, safety, on-time delivery, cost, and compliance.

Pro QC establishes a global audit program to systematically onboard new suppliers, categorize their risk levels, and establish a reaction plan based on the supplier’s performance on quality systems, environmental management, and social and ethical compliance.

Pro QC’s Quality Solutions:

Global Supplier Audit Programs
Supplier Quality Audit for Potential Suppliers
Quality Management System Audit
Social & Ethical Audits
Supply Chain Security Audit
Environmental Audit

Supplier Risks & Challenges:

Suppliers are not as capable as they initially claimed
Supplier lacks effective and systematic quality assurance practice
Supplier is ISO 9001 certified, but the underlying principles are not implemented in practice
Mass production quality does not match prototype quality
Buyers want to sell to big retailers, but their suppliers do not yet comply with the retailer’s supplier code of conduct
Supplier violation on labor law, ethical and environmental compliances
Goods held in customs due to supply chain security malpractice

4. Pre-Production Validation

Before commencing volume production, it is crucial to validate that the equipment, staffing, production methods, capacity, and quality control plan are in place for each product line.

Pro QC offers on-site quality support to prevent and reduce the potential cost of poor quality (COPQ) and risk, ensuring a smooth transition from product development to mass production.

Pro QC’s Quality Solutions:

Engineering Build (EB) and Quality Build (QB) Audit
First Article Inspection (FAI)
APQP/PPAP Audit
Manufacturing Process Audit or VDA 6.3 Process Audit
Resident Supplier Quality Resourcing

Supplier Risks & Challenges:

Factory not ready for mass production
Shipment delays due to critical failure, poor quality, and resource constraints
An exponential increase in defective products
Product recall
High Cost of Poor Quality
An exponential increase in the cost of change after mass production commences

5. Production Planning

Production planning ensures that the supplier has sufficient raw materials, components, and staff and that other outsourced processes meet the specified schedule.

Pro QC offers assistance in timely supplier communication, onsite visits, and daily or weekly monitoring reports. This minimizes the risks of delays from ineffective procurement planning, staff shortages, or sub-supplier mismanagement.

Pro QC’s Quality Solutions:

Order Expediting
Resident Supplier Quality Resourcing

Supplier Risks & Challenges:

Production delay due to poor material procurement planning
Production delay due to inadequate production staffing
Poor sub-supplier management

6. Incoming Quality Control

Incoming inspection reflects a factory's commitment to quality control from the outset. Understanding how a factory manages its incoming material and its supply chain is a very good indication of its commitment to quality.

Pro QC quality solutions address issues such as defect acceptance, material substitutions, and component decay due to poor practices or storage conditions.

Pro QC’s Quality Solutions:

Incoming Inspection
In-Process Inspection
Manufacturing Process Audit or VDA 6.3 Process Audit

Supplier Risks & Challenges:

The factory does not manage the quality of its supply chain or is poor at supplier management
Suppliers turn a blind eye to defective components during incoming and still use them for production and assembly
Using sub-standard material or components (e.g., lower-quality fabric than required)
Substituting lower-cost alternatives for product components (e.g., cheaper electronic components in a mobile phone)
“Quality fade” where suppliers make small, gradual substitutions in materials and components over time
Bulk material ordered by the supplier degrades over time due to poor storage conditions

7. Production & Assembly

Many things can go wrong during mass production due to machine failure, lack of process control, and operator mistakes. While it is normal for defects to occur, these defects must be detected and contained.

Pro QC offers a range of support to verify control plan adherence, early defect detection, quality improvement, and issue resolution through monitoring, investigations, and CAPA validation.

Pro QC’s Quality Solutions:

First Article Inspection (FAI)
In-Process Inspection
Manufacturing Process Improvement
Quality/Root Cause Investigation (8D)
CAPA Verification
Order Expediting
End-Of-Line Testing & inspection
Resident Supplier Quality Resourcing

Supplier Risks & Challenges:

Operators are not producing according to the production control plan
Supplier is under pressure to ship goods, turning a blind eye to defective components
Lack of quality staff to enforce quality control
Poor control of re-worked material/product
Mistakes made by temporary, untrained staff/operators
Communication breakdown when the supplier is under pressure

8. Outgoing QC & Shipping

The smallest aesthetic defect on the packaging or missing components can lead to customer returns, while a misplaced label may result in compliance issues. Outgoing Quality Control is the last line of defense before products are properly loaded into containers for shipment.

Pro QC offers pre-shipment inspections and end-of-line testing to ensure your products meet your quality requirements and reduce the chance of returns or re-work.

Pro QC’s Quality Solutions:

Manufacturing Process Audit
Poka-Yoke Implementation
Pre-Shipment Inspection
End-Of-Line Testing & inspection
Container Loading Supervision
C-TPAT Audit

Supplier Risks & Challenges:

Products are poorly packaged
Human mistakes and missing components lead to customer returns
Wrong labeling leads to compliance issues and significant re-work
Rough handling of goods during container loading by the factory or outsourced warehouse, leading to damaged product
Poor container loading leads to product damage during transit

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