At a Glance
- Tasks: Engage with teams to improve processes and analyse quality data.
- Company: Join ZEISS, a leader in optics and technology innovation.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, develop skills, and work in a diverse environment.
- Other info: Dynamic internship with opportunities for growth and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on process improvement and operational excellence.
- Qualifications: Pursuing a degree with strong analytical and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 30000 £ per year.
Quality Engineering Intern – Cambourne
ZEISS is a leading technology company specializing in optics and optoelectronics.
This 12‑month internship provides exposure to multiple teams across Carl Zeiss Ltd and Carl Zeiss Microscopy Ltd, focusing on continuous improvement and process optimisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Engage with different teams across both businesses to understand current ways of working and key challenges.
- Map and document existing processes to create clear, structured process flows.
- Identify inefficiencies, gaps and improvement opportunities within current processes.
- Facilitate collaboration between teams to align on best practices and consistent approaches.
- Support the development and implementation of process improvements.
- Analyse quality and operational data to identify trends and support improvement initiatives.
- Develop dashboards and visualisations (e. g. Power BI) to track performance and key metrics.
- Support the definition and alignment of KPIs across departments and sites.
- Work closely with stakeholders to ensure improvements are practical, sustainable and adopted.
- Contribute to continuous improvement projects across the business.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or current pursuit of a degree.
- Placement year students, postgraduates seeking industry experience, and recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
- Interest in process improvement, quality and operational excellence.
- Curious mindset and desire to understand how things work.
- Confident communicator who can engage with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Comfortable working across multiple teams and topics.
- Organised, proactive and able to work independently and collaboratively.
- Basic understanding of data analysis and visualisation; Power BI knowledge is advantageous but not essential.
- Interest in engineering and manufacturing environments.
- Comfortable with process maps and flowcharts.
- Team player who brings enthusiasm and positivity.
- Diversity & Inclusion
We welcome applicants of all genders, nationalities, ethnic and social origins, religions, philosophies, disabilities, ages, sexual orientations and identities.
ZEISS is an equal‑opportunity employer.
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Quality Engineering Intern in Cambridge employer: Carl Zeiss Microscopy Limited
At ZEISS, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our Cambourne location provides a unique opportunity for interns to engage with diverse teams, gain hands-on experience in quality engineering, and contribute to meaningful process improvements. With a strong commitment to employee growth and inclusivity, we empower our interns to develop their skills while working on impactful projects in the cutting-edge field of optics and optoelectronics.
Contact Details:
Carl Zeiss Microscopy Limited Recruitment Team
