Manufacturing Technician

Location: Cambridgeshire

Manufacturing Technician

Location:

Cambridge, CB4 0WN

Salary:
Competitive Salary, DOE + Excellent Benefits

Contract:

Full time, Permanent

Hours:

Mon to Fri, 8am – 6pm (37.5 hours/week) with occasional weekend working/over time – on site 5 days per week.
Benefits:
Annual bonus scheme, Private healthcare, Co-financed gym membership, Life insurance, and an extra day off ("Company day")!
HUBER+SUHNER Polatis is a global leader in high-performance optical switching solutions.
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail focussed Manufacturing Technician to join our Operations Team!
In this role, you will help build cutting-edge products used across the communications, defence, and space industries, working in a modern Lean Manufacturing Environment.
You will be hands-on in the assembly, inspection, testing, and analysis of precision micro-components within a clean room setting.
You will also play an active role in developing manufacturing standards, supporting prototype builds, and contributing to continuous improvement projects that drive quality, efficiency, and innovation.
If you thrive in a technical, structured environment and enjoy being part of a team that creates market-leading technology – this role is for you!
As our Manufacturing Technician your day-to-day work may include:
 
* Precision assembly and inspection of micro-components in a clean room environment
 
* Testing products and subassemblies for quality and functionality
 
* Troubleshooting product, device, or equipment issues
 
* Preparing, assembling, and building product sub-assemblies and final units
 
* Monitoring and adjusting production processes for optimal output and quality
 
* Operating production equipment in line with standard work procedures
 
* Supporting Engineers in prototype builds, new product trials, and process development
 
* Calibrating or adjusting equipment using precision tools (calipers, micrometres, gauges)
 
* Inspecting finished goods to meet internal and customer specifications
 
* Maintaining accurate production logs, batch records, and tracking documentation
 
* Managing inventory and preparing materials for builds
 
* Packaging finished goods and coordinating with production planning to meet delivery schedules
 
* Creating and developing Standard Work Instructions, productivity reports, batch documentation, and more
 
* Installing new equipment and verifying safety system functionality
To be successful in this role, you will have:
 
* Exceptional attention to detail and strong awareness of Health & Safety
 
* Proven practical, hands-on technical skills
 
* Ability to understand, follow, and implement manufacturing processes
 
* Confidence interpreting engineering information and working across multiple disciplines
 
* Ability to follow – and create – work instructions
 
* Experience working efficiently with minimal supervision
 
* A proactive team-first approach with the ability to influence and contribute improvements
 
* Familiarity with Microsoft Excel or MES systems for data entry and tracking
 
* Strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to operational challenges
Why HUBER+SUHNER Polatis
 
* Work with cutting-edge technology in a precision engineering environment
 
* Play a meaningful role in developing products for mission-critical industries
 
* Be part of a collaborative team driving quality excellence and continuous improvement
 
* Opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute to technical development projects
Our aim is to be the employer of choice and as such you can be assured of a market leading remuneration package that matches your skills and experience.
If you’re a skilled, motivated, and detail-oriented manufacturing professional looking for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us create world-class products used across the defence and space industries