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Quality Engineer

Job Posted: 22 days ago

Salary: £ 35,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cambridge

Expire in: 6 days

Job Description

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

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