Final Quality & Manufacturing Support Technician

Novanta; Stockport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in laser technology seeks a Final Quality & Manufacturing Support Technician in Stockport to ensure high standards for laser systems. This role involves quality checks, problem-solving, and support for logistics, offering opportunities for career development in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Career development and training opportunities

Inclusive and innovative culture

Global team impact

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes required.
• Manual dexterity and attention to detail are critical.
• Electronics knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform final quality checks on laser systems.
• Prepare and process shipments accurately.
• Troubleshoot quality issues with manufacturing leads.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication

Proactivity

Education

Experience in high-tech or quality-focused environment

Job description

Build a career powered by innovations that matter! At Novanta, our innovations power technology products that are transforming healthcare and advanced manufacturing—improving productivity, enhancing people’s lives and redefining what’s possible. We create for our global customers engineered components and sub-systems that deliver extreme precision and performance for a range of mission-critical applications—from minimally invasive surgery to robotics to 3D metal printing.

Novanta is one global team with over 26 offices located in The Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Looking for a great place to work? You have found it with a culture that embraces teamwork, collaboration and empowerment. Come explore Novanta.

? Final Quality & Manufacturing Support Technician

? Location: Stockport, UK
? Full-Time | Permanent
? Precision. Innovation. Impact.

? Join Novanta – Where Innovation Meets Purpose

At Novanta Stockport we don’t just build lasers—we build the future. Our cutting-edge technology powers life-changing innovations in healthcare, robotics, and advanced manufacturing. Now, we’re looking for a detail-driven, hands-on Final Quality & Manufacturing Support Technician to help us deliver excellence, one laser at a time.

? Your Mission

As a key player in our production and logistics team, you’ll ensure every laser system that leaves our facility meets the highest standards of quality and performance. From final inspections to supporting soak tests and logistics, your work will directly impact the success of our global customers.

? What You’ll Be Doing

• Perform final quality checks on laser systems and modules
• ? Prepare, pack, and process shipments with precision
• ? Troubleshoot and resolve quality issues in collaboration with manufacturing leads
• ? Manage soak tests—ensuring lasers are tested, logged, and ready for dispatch
• ? Maintain accurate QC records and logistics documentation
• ?️ Support operational teams with 5S tasks and continuous improvement initiatives

? What You Bring

• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes
• Manual dexterity and a sharp eye for detail
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Electronics knowledge (a plus!)
• A proactive mindset and the ability to “think on your feet”
• Previous experience in a high-tech or quality-focused environment (desired)

? Why Join Novanta?

• ? Competitive salary and benefits
• ? Career development and training opportunities
• ? A collaborative, inclusive, and innovative culture
• ? Be part of a global team making a real-world impact

? Ready to Power What’s Next?

If you’re passionate about precision, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to be part of something bigger—we want to hear from you.

Apply now and help us shape the future of laser technology.

As an inclusive employer, Novanta wants to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the application process, interview process and whilst at work. We therefore encourage you to inform your Talent Acquisition Partner of any reasonable adjustments you might need to enable this to happen.

Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy.

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