Project Quality Engineer

Working arrangements

This role is based predominately onsite in our easily accessible premises in Milton Park, Abingdon. There is free car parking onsite.

The Role

We're looking for a Project Quality Engineer who thrives on being at the heart of complex, high-impact projects. This isn't a box-ticking role—it's about being the trusted quality partner that project teams rely on to deliver excellence across engineering, production, and supplier partnerships.

You'll work across multiple cutting-edge projects, embedding quality into every stage from design through to production. You'll challenge the status quo, balance compliance with commercial needs, and be the go-to expert who empowers teams to deliver world-class results.

You do not need to be an expert in quality inspection, we can support you in developing this area. However, if you have a passion for quality, energized by problem-solving, and ready to support projects that are genuinely changing the world, this role is for you.

What You'll Be Doing

Driving Quality Across Projects:

• Partner with project teams to develop and implement robust Project Quality Plans
• Work alongside Engineering and Production to establish effective Control Plans
• Facilitate and drive PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) reviews to identify and mitigate risks early
• Be the quality advocate at project meetings—helping teams navigate challenges and make informed decisions

Supporting Operational Excellence:

• Act as the manufacturing and operations go-to for quality support, guidance, and direction
• Validate production records are created, completed, and correctly stored to maintain traceability
• Develop your skills in inspection techniques and equipment to provide cover and support when needed
• Support the management of equipment calibration to ensure measurement accuracy

Supplier & Audit Management:

• Support the onboarding and ongoing maintenance of suppliers and contract manufacturers
• Contribute to internal and external audit programs including CAPA, SCAR, and NCR investigations
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and communicate quality requirements with confidence

Continuous Improvement:

• Challenge 'business as usual' and bring fresh thinking to quality processes
• Bring people along on the quality journey—fostering a culture of excellence across the business

Essential:

• Demonstrable experience in a Quality or Project Execution role within a project based role/team or business
• Proven ability to write and manage plans, ensuring all elements are delivered
• Excellent communication skills—you can deliver detailed technical information to all levels, from shop floor to senior leadership
• Team player with strong conflict resilience and the ability to influence and inspire others
• Detail-oriented with a pragmatic approach to balancing compliance with business needs
• Willingness to learn inspection techniques using handheld and CMM devices to provide support and cover when required

Desirable:

• Hands-on experience deploying quality tools: APQP, PPAP, 8D, PFMEAs, Lean, 5S, Root Cause Analysis, DMAIC
• Lead Auditor qualification in Quality (ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949, or similar)
• Technical background in mechanical and/or electrical engineering (or similar)
• Experience working in advanced manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, or energy sectors

•  Salary dependent on skills and experience and will be discussed from the outset

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Discretionary 3-day festive break depending on business needs
• Eligible for discretionary performance related bonus
• Share options scheme
• Pension scheme
• Financial benefits – including; group life insurance, critical illness, health cash plan and discount scheme 
• Innovation and Merit bonuses
• Investment in training and development to support career progression
• Opportunity to work on and contribute to world class innovation

Company background

What if there was a limitless, safe, clean, low-cost energy source, providing much needed global energy security?  What if that energy source could also help address climate change?  The answer is fusion energy – the power of the stars. Tokamak Energy is a leading global commercial fusion energy company based near Oxford with have an unrivalled track record designing and operating spherical tokamaks; the optimal route to commercial fusion.

In addition to fusion, Tokamak Energy is recognised as a world leader in transformative High Temperature Superconducting (HTS) magnet technology. Our dedicated HTS magnet team, in collaboration with key manufacturing partners, is focussed on enabling new levels of performance and becoming the leading supplier of HTS magnets to multiple markets, including renewable energy, medicine, science and propulsion in water, land, air and space. 

The company, founded in 2009 as a spin-off from UK Atomic Energy Authority, currently employs a growing team of over 260 people with experts from the UK and around the world.  It combines world leading scientific, engineering, industrial and commercial capabilities.  The company has more than 75 families of patent applications and has raised $335 million, comprising $275m from private investors and $60m from the UK and U.S. governments.  Our U.S. subsidiary, Tokamak Energy Inc, was established in 2019.

Come and be a part of a dynamic and innovative team striving to provide a solution to one of humanity’s greatest challenges: clean and sustainable fusion energy for all.

Important information for candidates

Pre-employment screening

Please note that the appointment of the successful candidate will be subject to standard pre-employment screening, as applicable to the post. This will include right-to-work, proof of identity and references.

Data privacy

Please note that any personal data submitted to Tokamak Energy as part of the job application process will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation, for more information regarding GDPR please see:  https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guide-to-the-general-data-protection-regulation

Equality of opportunity

Entry into employment with the Tokamak Energy and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We’re committed to building an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience.

If you have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know. We’re happy to make the necessary arrangements to ensure you can perform at your best.