Manufacturing Technician

Location: Cambridge, CB4

Type: Permanent - On site 5 days per week

Hours: 8am - 4pm

Salary: up to £33,000 depending on experience

Job Reference: 36279

We're looking for a skilled Manufacturing Technician to join a high-tech engineering environment supporting the defence and space sectors. Working within a cleanroom and Lean manufacturing setting, you will be responsible for precision assembly, inspection and testing of micro-components, contributing to both production and new product development activities.

Responsibilities

- Assemble precision sub-assemblies and finished products to engineering specifications

- Test products and components to ensure function and quality standards are met

- Troubleshoot faults in equipment, devices or products

- Set up, operate and adjust production equipment in line with standard operating procedures

- Support engineers with prototype builds and new product/process development

- Inspect finished goods to company and customer specifications

- Use measuring tools such as callipers, micrometres and gauges to ensure accuracy

- Maintain accurate production records, logs and data entry (Excel/MES systems)

- Create and update manufacturing documentation including work instructions and batch records

- Manage materials, waste and inventory in line with company procedures

- Communicate effectively with engineering, operations and cross-functional teams

Requirements

- Previous experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment (precision assembly desirable)

- Strong practical and hands-on skills and a high level of attention to detail

- Ability to follow and interpret engineering drawings and work instructions

- Experience using measurement and inspection equipment

- Comfortable working in a cleanroom or controlled environment (desirable)

- Good understanding of process control and quality standards

- Confident using Microsoft Excel or manufacturing data systems

- Able to work independently and as part of a team

- Positive attitude with a proactive approach to continuous improvement

Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!

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