Manufacturing Technician

Manufacturing Technician Location: Cambridge, CB4 0WN Salary: Competitive, DOE + Excellent Benefits Contract: Permanent, Full-Time Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week (8:00am to 6:00pm), with occasional overtime and weekend working. This is an on-site role. Benefits: Annual bonus scheme, Private healthcare, Co-financed gym membership, Life insurance, Additional annual leave through our Company Day, Ongoing learning and development opportunities Join a Global Leader in Optical Switching Technology HUBER+SUHNER Polatis is a world-leading provider of high-performance optical switching solutions, serving customers across the communications, defence and space sectors. We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Manufacturing Technician to join our Operations Team in Cambridge. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of advanced manufacturing, helping to build world-class products in a modern Lean Manufacturing environment. Working within a clean room setting, you will be involved in the assembly, inspection, testing and analysis of precision micro-components, while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, process development and prototype projects. If you enjoy hands-on technical work, solving problems and delivering exceptional quality, we'd love to hear from you. The Role As a Manufacturing Technician, you will play a key role in the manufacture of highly specialised products used in mission-critical applications around the world. You will work closely with engineers, production teams and cross-functional departments to ensure products meet the highest standards of quality, reliability and performance. Key Responsibilities * Assemble, inspect and test precision micro-components and finished products within a clean room environment. * Build product sub-assemblies and final units to specification. * Operate, monitor and adjust production equipment to ensure quality and productivity targets are achieved. * Troubleshoot equipment, process and product issues. * Support prototype builds, new product introductions and process development activities. * Calibrate equipment and carry out inspections using precision measuring tools. * Maintain accurate production records, batch documentation and tracking systems. * Prepare materials for manufacture and manage inventory requirements. * Package finished products and support production planning to meet delivery schedules. * Create and maintain standard work instructions and manufacturing documentation. * Contribute to continuous improvement projects and Lean Manufacturing initiatives. * Maintain a safe, organised work area in line with Health & Safety and 5S standards. About You We're looking for a practical, motivated individual with a strong eye for detail and a passion for quality. You'll ideally have experience within a manufacturing, engineering, electronics, optical, aerospace or precision assembly environment, although candidates with transferable technical skills are also encouraged to apply. Ideally, you'll have: * Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality. * Strong practical and hands-on technical skills. * Experience following and implementing manufacturing processes and procedures. * The ability to interpret engineering information and technical documentation. * Experience creating or following work instructions. * Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach. * The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. * Confidence using Microsoft Excel, MES systems or similar manufacturing software. * A positive attitude and willingness to contribute ideas that improve quality, efficiency and yield. Why Join HUBER+SUHNER Polatis This is an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology that supports critical communications, defence and space applications worldwide. You'll join a collaborative and innovative business where employee development is genuinely valued, and where continuous improvement, quality and technical excellence are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a market-leading rewards package, a supportive team culture and the chance to make a real impact in a growing, high-technology manufacturing environment. Apply Today If you're looking for your next challenge and want to be part of a team building world-class technology, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help shape the future of optical switching technology with HUBER+SUHNER Polatis