Department Quality Engineer – The Engineer UK
Location: Culham, Oxfordshire, UK
Full-time
Salary: £56,596 (inclusive of Specialist Allowance) + outstanding pension benefits
Division: Risk Assurance & QSHE
Confirmed Grade: Level 5
Department: Quality
Company Description
UKAEA leads the way in realising fusion energy, partnering with industry and research for ground‑breaking advancements. Our goal is to bring fusion electricity to the grid, supported by tomorrow‑'s power stations. We embrace core values: Innovative, Committed, Trusted, and Collaborative.
Benefits
* Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme
* Corporate bonus scheme up to 7% and a relocation allowance (if eligible)
* Flexible working options, including family‑friendly policies and right to request flexible working from the start of employment
* Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders
* Generous annual leave allowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, plus UK bank holidays
* Wide range of career development opportunities
* A vibrant culture committed to equality and inclusion
Job Description
The salary for this role is £56,596 (inclusive of a Specialist Allowance) plus excellent benefits, including an outstanding pension. Onsite working is expected for 3 days a week; flexible working may be considered.
The role is based at Culham, Oxfordshire. Employees must complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and possibly a search of open source data.
Role
As a Department Quality Engineer, you will drive quality excellence across our operational and project activities. Working as part of the QSHE Risk and Assurance Directorate, you will support teams in enhancing their Quality Management System processes and guide them on quality‑related improvements that elevate organisational performance. You will investigate non‑conformances, identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and oversee inspections both on‑site and at supplier locations.
Responsibilities
* Support projects throughout the delivery lifecycle with quality guidance
* Ensure quality requirements are built into product specifications and designs
* Define and communicate supplier QA/QC requirements
* Monitor compliance with UKAEA and ISO standards
* Conduct surveillance and inspections at UK and international supplier sites
Qualifications
* Experience of managing quality assurance and control activities within a highly regulated industrial engineering setting
* Extensive knowledge and experience of quality methods with the ability to drive to the root cause of specific concerns
* Experience of auditing internal processes and external suppliersExperience in system quality level and component QA grading
* Knowledge and experience of ISO 9001 based quality management systems and awareness of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
* A degree or equivalent in an engineering or technical discipline
Additional Information
For a full list of benefits and to apply, select the apply button to be taken through to the UKAEA careers pages.
UKAEA is under‑represented from some groups and encourages applications from women in STEM, people from Black British Caribbean and African backgrounds, and from Pakistani and Bangladeshi British backgrounds. We promote inclusion and diversity within our organisation.
Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks, but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications.
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