Quality Engineer

Location: Cambridge, CB4 Job Type: Permanent Hours: Flexible hours between 8am - 6pm (37.5 hours/week) Mon-Fri Salary: Up to £40,000 dependent on experience Job Reference: 36106 Polytec are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Quality Engineer to join our Cambridge based client, supporting the delivery of world-class products. In this role, you will lead and take ownership of quality-driven programmes within a Lean Manufacturing environment, ensuring the highest standards across assembly, inspection and testing of precision micro-components in a cleanroom setting. You will play a key role in driving continuous improvement, supporting new product introduction (NPI) and developing robust manufacturing standards. Responsibilities: - Analyse data from precision-manufactured parts to support prototype and concept development - Determine pass/fail/rework decisions and carry out rework or modifications in line with approved procedures - Develop and maintain manufacturing standards, documentation and work instructions - Manage and maintain Quality Management Systems in line with corporate and internal standards - Oversee change control processes (PCR, DCR, concessions, modification levels, SwBRT) - Handle non-conformances and drive root cause analysis and corrective actions - Support software release processes and documentation (SWS lifecycle) - Plan and conduct internal audits (ISO9001, ISO27001) - Monitor and report on KPIs and performance indicators - Present project progress, quality metrics, and improvement initiatives at all levels - Participate in production planning and scheduling to ensure on-time delivery - Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations - Maintain 5S standards within the work area - Drive Lean initiatives and continuous improvement projects Requirements: - Strong attention to detail with a solid understanding of Health and Safety practices - Certified Internal Auditor (ISO9001 and/or ISO27001 preferred) - Knowledge of regulatory standards such as RoHS, REACH, SCIP - Proven experience with RCCA, 8D problem solving, and FMEA methodologies - Experience using statistical analysis tools such as Minitab or JMP - Strong practical, hands-on engineering or manufacturing skills - Ability to understand, implement and improve processes - Confident interpreting engineering drawings and liaising across disciplines - Able to follow and create work instructions - Self-motivated with the ability to work independently - A collaborative team player with a continuous improvement mindset - Proficient in Microsoft Excel and/or MES systems Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below