Tokamak Energy
Project Quality Engineer
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Project Quality Engineer
Project Quality Engineer – Fusion Energy & HTS Systems
About Tokamak Energy
Tokamak Energy is a global leader in fusion energy and high-temperature superconducting (HTS) technologies. We collaborate with governments and industry partners to develop and commercialise fusion and HTS solutions through innovation and strategic partnerships. Our capabilities span design, manufacturing, and integration, including pioneering the UK Government’s STEP Fusion Programme—a £70 million project delivering HTS magnet systems for the UK’s first prototype power plant.
Founded in 2009 as a spin-out from the UK Atomic Energy Authority, Tokamak Energy is headquartered in Oxfordshire, with subsidiaries in the US and Japan. With over 300 employees and £280m+ in investment, we operate through three key divisions:
- Fusion: Spherical tokamak (ST40) and fusion energy technologies supporting global programmes.
- TE Magnetics: HTS systems for energy, life sciences, power distribution, and propulsion.
- Ridgway Machines: Manufacturing equipment enabling scalable production of superconducting and energy technologies.
The Role
This hands-on Project Quality Engineer position sits at the heart of fast-moving, high-priority engineering projects. You’ll work directly within project teams, embedding quality practices from build through project closeouts—to shape and improve how quality is delivered in a growing, project-driven environment.
Responsible for balancing practical delivery with continuous improvement, you’ll help teams adopt better ways of working while collaborating proactively (without authority) across engineering, manufacturing, and operations.
Responsibilities
Core Duties
- Work on-site within project teams to provide quality engineering support from conception through to project closure.
- Define, implement, and maintain Project Quality Plans and Control Plans.
- Facilitate PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) sessions, supporting up skilled teams even late in the design cycle.
- Capture, review, and ensure proper storage of all production and quality documentation.
- Lead root cause investigations and problem-solving activities (e.g., corrective action plans).
- Act as a trusted quality partner for design, manufacturing, and operations teams.
- Convert lessons learned into structured knowledge (e.g., risks, failure modes, process decisions) for future projects.
- Support internal audits, handle non-conformances, and drive corrective actions.
- Co-develop practical, scalable quality processes that enhance—rather than impede—project efficiency.
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What Success Looks Like
- Quality initiatives are actively embedded early in projects, preventing reactive firefighting.
- Project teams fully adopt quality tools (PFMEA, control plans, documentation) and use them effectively.
- Documentation is clear, consistent, and actionable for all stakeholders.
- Teams demonstrate structured quality thinking, balancing risks/trade-offs across design and manufacturing.
- Recognised as a collaborative partner who influences change without formal authority.
Requirements
Essential
- Proven experience in quality engineering within a project-based or product-focused environment.
- Strong grasp of product and manufacturing quality principles, including documentation and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
- Proficiency in core quality tools:
- PFMEA
- Root cause analysis (e.g., 8D method)
- Control plans
- APQP/PPAP (or equivalent frameworks like QMS standards).
- Ability to cross-functional collaboration, persuading teams to adopt new quality practices.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a structured approach to complex issues.
- Confident communicator, adept at engaging diverse stakeholders at all levels.
- Autonomous and agile—ability to embed in live project teams with minimal supervision.
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Preferred
- Background in mechanical or electrical engineering (or similar technical disciplines).
- Experience in fast-paced manufacturing or engineering environments.
- Exposure to inspection methods (handheld measurement tools; CMM knowledge beneficial but not required).
- Familiarity with internal/external audits or quality management systems (QMS).
- Prior experience with ISO standards or lead auditor certification.
Benefits Package
- Salary range: £50,000–£65,000 (open for negotiation).
- Time off: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, plus discretionary festive shut-down.
- Performance rewards: Discretionary bonus, innovation funding, merit incentives.
- Share options: Gain a stake in this fast-growing company.
- Financial security: Full-pension, death-in-service, and critical illness cover.
- Wellbeing support: Cash plan and 24/7 assistance (for your health and family).
- Investment in growth: Ongoing training and career progression.
- Cutting-edge work: Drive world-changing innovation in fusion energy.
Additional Information
Diversity & Equality Commitment
No aspect of this job advert should discriminate based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership status, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. We assess all candidates strictly on merit, qualifications, and abilities.
Pre-Employment Screening
Positions require standard pre-employment checks:
- Right-to-work verification.
- Identity confirmation.
- Reference processes.
Data Privacy
All applicant data will be handled under GDPR/UK data protection laws. For full details: UK Gov GDPR Guide.
Equality of opportunity is the foundation of our recruitment—ability to excel in the role will determine progression, never protected characteristics.
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