Lead Quality Engineer for Lean Micro-Components & NPI

Huber+Suhner; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

HUBER+SUHNER Polatis is seeking a quality professional to lead and own programmes that improve and maintain world-class products for defence and related sectors. The role operates in a lean manufacturing environment, including cleanroom activities for materials and assemblies.

You will analyze precision parts, determine pass/fail or rework paths, perform rework and report outcomes in line with approved instructions, supporting development and NPI projects.

Qualifications

• Certified internal auditor with ISO9001/ISO27001 awareness.
• Knowledge of RoHS, REACH and SCIP regulatory standards.
• Experience with RCCA and 8D problem solving methodologies.
• FMEA experience and statistical data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and own quality programmes to drive world-class product quality.
• Manage quality systems and change controls (PCR, DCR, concessions).
• Handle non-conformances and software release governance.
• Plan internal audits per ISO9001 and ISO27001; report metrics.
• Drive Lean practices and document manufacturing standards.
• Create and train work instructions; ensure 5S and safety compliance.
• Communicate findings with engineers, management and cross-functional teams.

Education

Internal Auditor Certification

ISO9001

ISO27001

RoHS

REACH

SCIP

RCCA & 8D methodology

FMEA

Statistical data analysis

Tools

Minitab

JMP

Excel

MES systems

Job description

HUBER+SUHNER Polatis is seeking a quality professional to lead and own programmes that improve and maintain world-class products for defence and related sectors. The role operates in a lean manufacturing environment, including cleanroom activities for materials and assemblies.

You will analyze precision parts, determine pass/fail or rework paths, perform rework and report outcomes in line with approved instructions, supporting development and NPI projects.