Junior Manufacturing Technician

Occuity Ltd.; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Modern, collaborative environment

Meaningful medical tech work

Job summary

Occuity Ltd. is seeking a Junior Manufacturing Technician to support precision mechanical and optical assembly of advanced medical devices. You will ensure exact alignment of optomechanical subsystems and maintain rigorous documentation in a regulated environment.

The role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong drawing interpretation, and collaboration with engineering and quality teams. Training will be provided, with opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic diagnostics

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical or optical assembly, ideally in regulated industries.
• Strong understanding of optomechanical systems and alignment techniques.
• High level of precision, manual dexterity and attention to detail.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and assembly documentation.
• Familiarity with ISO 13485, GMP and quality documentation practices.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills; mentoring is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision mechanical and optical assembly with tight tolerances for medical devices.
• Conduct in-process inspections and verifications to ensure compliance.
• Maintain accurate real-time documentation to support traceability.
• Collaborate with engineering and QA to troubleshoot and implement corrective actions.
• Train and mentor new technicians in advanced assembly techniques and SOPs.
• Participate in root-cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Optomechanical alignment

Precision & dexterity

Technical drawings

QM systems (ISO 13485 GMP)

Communication & teamwork

Mentoring/training

Education

Technical diploma or associate degree (mechanical engineering/optics)

2+ years relevant experience

Job description

Occuity is a leading innovator in the design and manufacture of advanced medical devices. We specialize in high-precision optomechanical systems that demand exceptional attention to detail and compliance with rigorous quality standards. We are seeking a skilled Junior Manufacturing Technician to join our team and support the assembly of cutting-edge medical technologies.

Role Overview:

This position is focused on performing precision mechanical and optical assembly processes, ensuring the exact alignment and integration of complex optomechanical subsystems. The ideal candidate will have a meticulous approach, strong documentation skills, and a collaborative mindset to work closely with cross-functional teams in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Execute precise mechanical and optical assembly operations, with a focus on tight-tolerance optomechanical integration critical to medical device functionality.

Conduct detailed in-process inspections and verifications to ensure full compliance with engineering specificationsand quality standards.

Maintain accurate, real-time documentation of assembly processes and test results, supporting traceability and regulatory compliance.

Collaborate with engineering and quality assurance teams to troubleshoot issues, implement corrective actions, and optimize assembly processes.

Train and mentor new technicians in advanced assembly techniques, equipment handling, and adherence to standardized work instructions.

Participate in root cause analysis and failure investigations, supporting continuous improvement and manufacturing efficiency initiatives.

Required Skills and Experience:

Proven experience in mechanical or optical assembly, ideally within the medical device, aerospace, or high-tech industries.

Strong understanding of optomechanical systems and alignment techniques.

High level of precision, manual dexterity, and attention to detail.

Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings andassembly documentation.

Familiarity with quality management systems and documentation practices (e.g., ISO 13485, GMP).

Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Experience in mentoring or training roles is a plus.

Education:

Technical diploma or associate degree in mechanical engineering, optics, or a related field preferred.

Or min 2 years relevant experience in related field.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• A clean, modern, and collaborative working environment focused on innovation and quality.
• Meaningful work in the development of life-changing medical technologies.

NOTE: Recruitment Agencies

Occuity is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. Further details on our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy can be found online.