Working arrangements
Please note this role does offer hybrid working, our model sets out a minimum 60% onsite / 40% home working split
Overview
This leadership role is critical in our journey from R&D-driven innovation to scalable magnet production. Our transition from R&D to production is still in its early stages and we know we will require significant development work before reaching production readiness for magnets.
This role will lead the establishment, validation, and refining of manufacturing processes for our HTS magnets. It will involve working closely with our HTS Magnet R&D team to iteratively develop production processes and lead the journey toward a reliable, scalable manufacturing model. Our manufacturing strategy must be adaptable, capable of handling one-off magnet builds initially, with potential for future continuous production as technology and customer trust evolve.
The Head of Manufacturing will play a key role in designing flexible processes that accommodate both custom and scalable production, ensuring we are prepared to meet market demand as it grows.
Manufacturing Process Development and Validation
Adaptability and Scalability of Production
Quality Assurance and Compliance
Cross-Functional Leadership and Team Development
Continuous Improvement and Innovation
Requirements
About Us
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 reduce climate change? We believe that’s fusion energy. Tokamak Energy is a leading global commercial fusion energy company based near Oxford, UK. We have an unrivalled track record designing and operating spherical tokamaks; the optimal route to commercial fusion energy.
In addition to fusion energy, Tokamak Energy is recognised as the leader in High Temperature Superconductor (HTS) magnet, design, numerical modelling, and prototyping. Our dedicated HTS magnet team, in collaboration with key manufacturing partners, is focussed on becoming the leading supplier of HTS magnets to multiple markets.
The company, founded in 2009 as a spin-off from the UK’s Culham Centre for Fusion Energy, currently employs a growing team of over 250 people with experts from the UK and around the world. It combines world leading scientific, engineering, industrial and commercial capabilities. The company has 70 families of patent applications and has raised $250 million, comprising $200m from private investors and $50m from the UK and US governments. Our US subsidiary, Tokamak Energy Inc, was established in 2019.
Come and be a part of a dynamic and innovative team who are striving to provide a solution to one of humanity’s greatest challenges: clean and sustainable energy for all.
Important information
Please note that any personal data submitted to Tokamak Energy will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation.
If you do not meet all the listed criteria for this position, we would still welcome your application.
Entry into employment with 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.
At Tokamak Energy, we’re on a groundbreaking journey, and we’re looking for a dynamic Head of Manufacturing to join our innovative team! In this pivotal leadership role, you'll lead the establishment and refinement of manufacturing processes for our extraordinary High Temperature Superconducting (HTS) magnets. Working collaboratively with our talented R&D team, you'll seamlessly transition cutting-edge innovations into scalable, reliable manufacturing processes. We understand the importance of adaptability, especially in this early stage of production, and your expertise will help us navigate the path from one-off builds to continuous production as we grow and evolve with market demands. Your focus on quality assurance and compliance will be crucial, ensuring our products meet rigorous industry standards while accommodating our growth. As a key figure in cultivating a skilled manufacturing team, you’ll develop talents while also aligning closely with cross-functional departments, ensuring our manufacturing strategies are in tandem with product specifications and customer expectations. Join us in our mission to harness fusion energy and contribute to a future powered by clean, sustainable resources. With a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance, your role will not only drive innovation and continuous improvement but will also allow you to grow with us at Tokamak Energy, a company truly committed to making a difference in the world. If you are proactive, adaptable, and passionate about transforming scientific advances into real-world applications, we can’t wait to see what you can bring to our team!
Tokamak Energy, founded in 2009, is a fusion power research company based in the United Kingdom.
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