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. Overview The Project Quality Engineer will be leading the delivery of quality engineering across functions and projects. The Project Quality Engineer will be detail-oriented with a desire to be an integral part of team, respect the rules and regulations but not afraid to do things differently and challenge ‘business as usual’. Also understand the needs of the business while balancing them against the need for compliance. You will need to have the ability to develop plans of action and communicate them with confidence to 3rd party suppliers and the different functions within the business. Work with the project teams to ensure Project Quality Plans are in place. Work with Engineering and production to ensure that Control Plans are in place. Facilitate and drive PFMEA reviews. Validate and ensure production records are created, completed, and correctly stored. Support the onboarding and maintenance of suppliers and contract manufacturers. Support the internal and external audit program including CAPA, SCAR and NCR investigation and administration. Conduct inspection of parts using various handheld and CMM devices. Support the management of calibration of equipment. Be the manufacturing/operations go to for quality support and direction. Requirements Demonstrable experience in Quality or Project Execution function in a project-based business. Proven ability to write and produce quality plans and managing the elements within those plans. Experience of deploying various Tools and Techniques i.e. APQP, PPAP, 8D, PFMEAs, Lean, 5S, Root cause analysis, DMAIC. Be a Lead auditor in Quality. (ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949 or similar) Technical Background on mechanical and or electrical engineering or similar is preferable. Excellent communication skills: ability to deliver detailed information at all levels within the business (e.g. attend high-level meetings, delivering concise presentations) Be a team player with good conflict resilience and ability to bring people along with you on the quality journey. 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. 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