Graduate Manufacturing Technology Equipment Qualification

Fusion Energy Base; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fusion technology organization is looking for a Manufacturing Technology Equipment Qualification Graduate in the United Kingdom. You'll help qualify materials and processes essential for fusion devices and take part in a dedicated training program to enhance your skills. This role involves researching innovative manufacturing methods, testing materials, and collaborating on projects in the fusion manufacturing supply chain. You’ll benefit from a generous salary pension scheme and numerous professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Final salary pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Flexible working options

Corporate bonus scheme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree expected in 2025 or 2026.
• Confident with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Driven with a strong appetite to learn.
• Able to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Well-organised and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in research and development activities regarding manufacturing processes.
• Help plan testing and verification tasks for materials and processes.
• Explore research applications in industrial settings.
• Perform technical tasks to gain experience within the group.
• Develop understanding of fusion relevant topics.

Skills

Microsoft applications proficiency

Strong communication skills

Ability to learn and adapt

Collaboration skills

Education

Degree in Science or Engineering

Job description

Overview of Responsibilities

As Manufacturing Technology Equipment Qualification Graduate, you will enable the qualification of materials, manufacturing processes, components and assemblies to appropriate fusion Codes and Standards and to facilitate the transfer of developed manufacturing and joining solutions into the industrial production supply chain to meet fusion device manufacturing requirements.

As part of the 20% dedicated to training and development, you will complete a core suite of activities aimed at enhancing your professional and business skills, with flexibility to tailor the programme to both your personal development and the needs of your specific role.

Responsibilities

• Assist in research and development activities by contributing to the assessment of innovative manufacturing processes and joining methods.
• Help plan and carry out testing, characterisation, and verification tasks to support the qualification of materials, processes, and components in line with industry best practice.
• Participate in collaborative efforts to explore how research outcomes can be applied in industrial settings, supporting the development of the fusion manufacturing supply chain.
• Perform a variety of technical tasks designed to provide experience & familiarization with staff, methods, practices, & programs of the Group and wider Division.
• Develop knowledge and understanding of fusion relevant topics and apply this learning to assigned projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science or Engineering from 2025 or 2026.
• Confident with all Microsoft applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Driven, with a strong appetite to learn and take on new challenges.
• Able to collaborate effectively and communicate clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Well‑organised and adaptable with the ability to plan and prioritise workload.

Benefits

• Final salary defined benefit scheme with an equivalent of 21.5% employer pension contribution.
• 25 days annual leave, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays.
• Flexible and hybrid working options.
• Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme.
• Corporate bonus scheme up to 7% and relocation allowance (if eligible).
• Flexible working options including family friendly policies.
• 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, in addition to UK bank holidays.
• Wide range of career development opportunities.
• A vibrant culture committed to equality and being fully inclusive.

EEO Statement

UKAEA's mission is clean energy for all, and we welcome talented people from all backgrounds who want to help us achieve our mission. We are under‑represented from some groups and so want to encourage applications in particular from women in STEM, people from Black British Caribbean and African backgrounds and from Pakistani and Bangladeshi British backgrounds. Our Executive team, supported by our 'Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion' (EDI) and Wellbeing and our EDI Networks actively promote inclusion and take steps to increase diversity within our organization. We reinforce best practices in recruitment and selection and evaluate approaches to remove barriers to success.

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