Details:
- Salary: £29,000 - 34,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Cambridge
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
Location: Cambridge, CB4
Type: Permanent - On site 5 days per week
Hours: 8am - 4pm
Salary: up to £34,000 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