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About The Role
This permanent Manufacturing Quality Engineer role with Carl Zeiss Microscopy Ltd in Cambourne supports product quality, supplier performance, and manufacturing excellence. Working full-time within a small quality team, the postholder acts as first point of contact for production issues, resolving problems affecting incoming materials and finished instruments. Duties include investigating non-conformances, applying root cause analysis, driving corrective actions, and monitoring supplier performance. Applicants should hold an engineering qualification and bring proven experience in a manufacturing quality setting, with strong knowledge of inspection methods and improvement tools. The salary ranges from £42,000 to £48,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
Manufacturing Quality Engineer
Carl Zeiss Microscopy Ltd | Cambourne | Full-Time | Permanent
Are you an experienced Quality Engineer who thrives on solving complex manufacturing challenges and driving continuous improvement?
At Carl Zeiss Microscopy Ltd, we are passionate about delivering world-class electron microscopy solutions that meet the exceptional standards associated with the ZEISS brand. We are looking for a proactive and highly motivated Manufacturing Quality Engineer to join our team in Cambourne and play a key role in supporting product quality, supplier performance, and manufacturing excellence.
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About The Role
Working within a small, collaborative quality team, you will be the first point of contact for quality-related issues within production, helping to ensure that incoming materials, manufacturing processes, and finished products consistently meet the highest standards.
This is a varied and hands-on position, requiring a structured and disciplined approach to problem solving, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the primary quality support contact on the factory floor for production-related quality issues.
- Investigate non-conformities and lead corrective actions using structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D.
- Develop, implement, and improve quality standards and manufacturing processes.
- Inspect and evaluate materials, equipment, processes, and products to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to identify recurring quality concerns and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Analyse rejected components, repair data, and supplier feedback to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
- Raise and manage supplier quality complaints and support supplier performance improvement activities.
- Work closely with Supplier Development and Engineering teams to address quality non-conformities.
- Participate in internal and supplier audits, ensuring compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
- Support Customer Perfect Order (CPO) initiatives and quality improvement projects.
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What We're Looking For
Essential Experience and Skills
- Significant experience within a Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Quality, or Quality Assurance role.
- Strong understanding of quality improvement methodologies including CAPA, PDCA, Root Cause Analysis, and structured problem-solving techniques.
- Experience working within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation.
- Strong communication skills, able to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience using Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools.
- A proactive, self-motivated approach with a continuous improvement mindset.
Desirable Experience
- Knowledge of SAP and Power BI.
- Understanding of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 requirements.
- Experience within high-precision manufacturing, instrumentation, medical devices, scientific equipment, or advanced engineering environments.
- Exposure to lean manufacturing principles.
- Knowledge of electronics, electro-mechanical assembly, cleanroom environments, vacuum technology, or
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