Optical Assembly Technician — Precision Alignment & Testing

QinetiQ Group plc; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched contribution pension scheme, +

Generous holiday allowance

Health and Dental Insurance

Employee discount portal

Armed Forces Covenant support

Volunteering Opportunities

Job summary

QinetiQ Group plc in Farnborough invites applications for an Optical Assembly Build Technician to join a brand-new team delivering precision optical and optomechanical products for advanced technologies. You will assemble, align, test and inspect components in a cleanroom, following engineering drawings and manufacturing processes.

This role offers the opportunity to influence ways of working, work with lasers, autocollimators and precision measurement tools, maintain production records, and

Qualifications

• Interpret engineering drawings and assembly instructions.
• Experience using precision measurement equipment in manufacturing.
• Understanding of quality standards and controlled processes.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, integrate and test precision optical and optomechanical products.
• Carry out optical alignment using lasers, alignment telescopes and autocollimators.
• Perform mechanical and optical inspections to ensure quality.
• Maintain production records and traceability within ERP/MRP systems.
• Support troubleshooting and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Precision assembly

Optical alignment

Quality inspection

Documentation use

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

HNC/HND or related qualification

Experience in optics manufacturing

Tools

Precision measurement equipment

Lasers and autocollimators

Job description

QinetiQ Group plc in Farnborough invites applications for an Optical Assembly Build Technician to join a brand-new team delivering precision optical and optomechanical products for advanced technologies. You will assemble, align, test and inspect components in a cleanroom, following engineering drawings and manufacturing processes.

This role offers the opportunity to influence ways of working, work with lasers, autocollimators and precision measurement tools, maintain production records, and