Quality Technician

Location: Cambridge, UK Type: Permanent, Full-time Team: Operations Quality Environment: Precision Manufacturing / Lean Manufacturing
About the Company An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Quality Technician to join an innovative technology business based in Cambridge, working within a precision manufacturing environment supporting products for the communications industry.
The business has an entrepreneurial and collaborative culture, with a strong focus on employee development, continuous improvement and delivering high-quality products. This is a hands-on opportunity to become part of the Operations Quality team and work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing and other areas of the business.
The Opportunity As a Quality Technician, you will play an important role in supporting product quality, manufacturing processes and continuous improvement activities.
The role will involve precision assembly, inspection and testing of micro-components, incoming material quality checks, electronic component testing and analysis of manufacturing data. You will also support prototype and new product development, non-conformance investigations and the creation of manufacturing standards and documentation.
This is a practical role suited to someone who enjoys working hands-on, solving problems and contributing ideas that improve quality, efficiency and manufacturing performance.
Key Responsibilities Assemble, inspect and test micro-components, products and subassemblies

Carry out incoming material quality checks and commissioning tests on electronic components

Inspect electronic and mechanical materials, prototype parts and assemblies against specifications

Set up and operate test equipment in accordance with manufacturing procedures

Troubleshoot equipment, devices and product issues

Support Engineers with prototype, new product and process development activities

Use callipers, micrometres, gauges and other measurement equipment

Analyse manufacturing data to support product development and non-conformance investigations

Support pass, fail and rework decisions during non-conformance investigations

Create and maintain Standard Work Instructions, batch records, quality reports and productivity reports

Maintain accurate logs, tracking documentation and relevant systems

Contribute to Product and Process improvement projects

Identify opportunities to improve process times, quality and yield

Maintain work areas to agreed 5S standards

Follow all relevant Health, Safety and Environmental requirements

Communicate effectively with Engineering, Manufacturing, Management and other teams

About You We're looking for someone with strong practical skills who takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality work.
You'll need to be comfortable following established processes and work instructions, while also having the initiative to identify opportunities for improvement. The ability to work independently, troubleshoot problems and communicate effectively with colleagues across different disciplines will be important.
Attention to detail is essential, as is a good understanding of Health & Safety within a manufacturing environment.
Essential Skills & Experience Strong practical, hands-on skills

Excellent attention to detail

Understanding of manufacturing and quality processes

Ability to implement processes effectively and follow work instructions accurately

Ability to create work instructions where required

Ability to interpret engineering proposals and liaise with other disciplines

Comfortable working with minimal supervision

Strong teamworking and communication skills

Ability to contribute ideas to improve processes, quality and yield

Good awareness of Health & Safety practices

Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and/or MES systems

Ability to record, interpret and maintain production, quality and process data

Desirable Experience Experience in areas such as:
Precision assembly and inspection

Product and subassembly testing

Electronic and mechanical component inspection

Test equipment operation and troubleshooting

Use of callipers, micrometres and gauges

Non-conformance investigation

Manufacturing documentation and work instructions

Lean Manufacturing and 5S

Prototype and new product support

Quality data recording and analysis

Why Join? This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative technology business where you will have a direct impact on product quality and manufacturing performance.
You'll work closely with Engineers and manufacturing teams, gaining exposure to prototype development, precision manufacturing, testing and continuous improvement.
The role offers a hands-on environment where practical skills, attention to detail and ideas for improvement are valued, with opportunities to develop your experience within a growing high-technology manufacturing environment.
What We Offer Competitive remuneration package

Collaborative and entrepreneurial working environment

Strong focus on employee development

Opportunity to work within a precision manufacturing environment

Exposure to innovative communications technology

Opportunity to work closely with Engineering and Manufacturing teams

Scope to contribute to continuous improvement and quality initiatives

Apply If you're a hands-on Quality Technician looking for an opportunity to work within a high-technology manufacturing environment and make a genuine contribution to product quality and continuous improvement, we'd be keen to hear from you.

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