Optical Assembly Technician — New Team, Cutting-Edge Optics

QinetiQ; Farnborough; In loco; GBP 32.000 - 35.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Matched contribution pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Health Cash Plan

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employee discount portal

Armed Forces Covenant support

Volunteering Opportunities

Descrizione del lavoro

QinetiQ in Farnborough is seeking an Optical Assembly Build Technician to assemble, align and test high‑precision optical systems. You will work in a brand‑new team, shaping manufacturing processes and contributing to innovative product development from ground up.

Responsibilities include assembling, integrating and testing optomechanical assemblies, performing optical alignment and quality inspections, and maintaining traceable records in ERP/MRP systems.

Competenze

• Experience assembling, integrating and testing precision optomechanical assemblies.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and production instructions.
• Proven competency with precision measurement and inspection equipment.
• Experience working in cleanrooms and regulated manufacturing environments.
• Commitment to health and safety and quality management systems.

Mansioni

• Assemble, integrate and test precision optical and optomechanical products.
• Perform optical alignment using lasers, telescopes and autocollimators.
• Carry out mechanical and optical inspections with precision equipment.
• Maintain manufacturing records and traceability in ERP/MRP systems.
• Support troubleshooting, root-cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Work with engineers and production teams to deliver high-quality products.

Conoscenze

Optical assembly experience

Optomechanical alignment

Cleanroom experience

Documentation & traceability

Formazione

NVQ Level 3 / Apprenticeship / HNC or equivalent in Mechanical Eng. or Photonics

Descrizione del lavoro

QinetiQ in Farnborough is seeking an Optical Assembly Build Technician to assemble, align and test high‑precision optical systems. You will work in a brand‑new team, shaping manufacturing processes and contributing to innovative product development from ground up.

Responsibilities include assembling, integrating and testing optomechanical assemblies, performing optical alignment and quality inspections, and maintaining traceable records in ERP/MRP systems.