Quality Technician

lumentum· Lumentum Technology UK Limited
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📍 United Kingdom - Towcester NorthamptonshireFull time

About this role

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Join Our Team

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Quality Technician to join our Quality Assurance team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a high-tech manufacturing environment, supporting the production of advanced Indium Phosphide semiconductor wafers and chips.

As a Quality Technician, you will play a key role in ensuring products meet quality standards, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and helping maintain compliance with ISO9001 and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform quality assurance activities across manufacturing operations.
  • Verify product quality and ensure compliance with specifications.
  • Support the Quality Engineer with quality control activities.
  • Conduct routine process audits, ESD audits, and verification activities.
  • Assist with corrective and preventive action (CAPA) management.
  • Complete shop floor inspections, spot checks, and process monitoring.
  • Drive and support continuous quality improvement initiatives.
  • Support customer and internal quality audits.
  • Assist with site calibration activities.
  • Carry out Goods In and Goods Out inspections.
  • Support the internal audit programme.
  • Monitor and support change control activities.
  • Develop and update QA work instructions and documentation.

About You

You'll be a motivated individual with a passion for quality and continuous improvement. You enjoy problem-solving, working collaboratively, and maintaining high standards in a manufacturing environment.

Essential Requirements

  • Experience carrying out quality audits.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Knowledge of ISO9001 Quality Management Systems.
  • Competent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Desirable

  • BTEC ONC/OND in Electronic or Mechanical Engineering (or similar), or 3–5 years' experience in a Quality Assurance role within manufacturing.
  • Calibration experience.
  • Experience working in a cleanroom environment.
  • Knowledge of SAP, Agile, PROMIS, or similar manufacturing systems.

What We're Looking For

  • A team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
  • A proactive and target-driven approach.
  • Ability to integrate quickly into an established team.
  • Willingness to work rotating early and late shifts (Monday–Friday).
  • Due to the rural location of the site, a full driving licence and access to your own transport is essential.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please contact us to request accommodation.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is the Quality Technician position at lumentum located?
This Quality Technician role at lumentum is based in United Kingdom - Towcester Northamptonshire. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Quality Technician role at lumentum full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Quality Technician role in the Lumentum Technology UK Limited department at lumentum.
Which team or department does the Quality Technician at lumentum belong to?
This Quality Technician position is part of the Lumentum Technology UK Limited department at lumentum. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Quality Technician position at lumentum?
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When was the Quality Technician job at lumentum posted?
This Quality Technician position at lumentum was posted on Jul 14, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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