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