Senior Quality Engineer

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Itm Power
Designs and manufactures PEM electrolysers to produce green hydrogen from renewables and water.
Drive advanced quality engineering, root‑cause analysis, continuous improvement, and mentor staff.
4 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
359 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Design
Technical Services
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Industrial
Renewable Hydrogen
Electrolysers
Grid Balancing
Energy Storage
Offshore Wind
Hydrogen Production
Role
What you would be doing
quality planning
process improvement
audit management
root cause
capa
documentation

compliance. The successful candidate will be responsible for helping to establish and embed a culture of quality across all levels of the business.

continuous improvement initiatives. In addition, you will play a pivotal role in mentoring and developing junior quality engineers, helping to build a strong quality team capable of sustaining excellence in product performance and

  • Develop, refine, and implement quality plans, inspection procedures, and control methods to support medium-volume production runs of high-value products.
  • Drive continuous improvement projects focused on reducing defects, improving yields, and enhancing process capability.
  • Conduct regular quality audits, lead supplier quality management efforts, and manage customer quality concerns and audits.
  • Communicate quality performance and improvement plans effectively with senior management and cross-functional teams.
  • Oversee product quality during manufacturing, ensuring compliance with internal standards and customer requirements.
  • Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of quality records, reports, and data analysis to support traceability and compliance.
  • Mentor, coach, and train junior quality engineers and inspectors to enhance their technical skills and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Lead complex root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) processes using structured problem-solving tools (8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa, DMAIC).
  • Act as a key resource for troubleshooting and resolving quality issues both on the production floor and in the field.
What you bring
bachelor's
5+ years
fmea
minitab
six sigma
iso 9001

ITM Power

We are looking for a proactive and highly skilled Senior Quality Engineer to join our high-value, medium-volume manufacturing operation. This role focuses heavily on advanced problem-solving, root cause analysis, and driving

ITM is in the midst of a transformative phase, focusing on streamlined delivery and operational excellence. We're seeking talented individuals who share our passion for clean energy and our drive to make a tangible impact on the world's transition to net-zero.

  • Bachelor's degree or HNC in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.
  • Must be driven with a demonstrable commercial outlook and financially astute
  • Strong leadership presence and the ability to present to executive audiences
  • Compliance and Risk Awareness
  • 5+ years of quality engineering experience in a high-value, medium-volume manufacturing environment.
  • Proficiency with quality tools and software: FMEA, SPC, MSA, Control Plans, statistical analysis (Minitab or similar).
  • Enjoys and excels working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Effective organisation skills
  • A high level of attention to detail
  • Experience in mentoring and developing junior engineers or quality technicians.
  • Strong analytical, problem solving and numerical skills, data driven
  • The ability to make important decisions and cope with demanding targets and tight deadlines
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
  • Proven expertise in structured problem-solving techniques and quality improvement methodologies (Six Sigma, Lean, 8D).
  • Strong knowledge of quality standards and systems such as ISO 9001.
  • Ability to lead change
  • Confident and credible with strong communication skills at all levels of the business including cross functional teams
Benefits

You will be working with an inspiring bunch of people, encouraging each other to be the best we can. We’ve come a long way, join us in the next step of our incredible journey!

The opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a rapidly growing industry, within a dynamic environment where you can shape the future of energy and work with a team that’s actively addressing global climate challenges. Our corporate culture values safety, integrity and continuous improvement.

We know your career is important to you, it’s important to us too, which is why we also offer opportunities for you to grow and develop your career. If you are looking to join a growing, dynamic business and want to be part of our amazing team we would love to hear from you.

  • Holiday Purchase
  • Gym Scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Our onsite parking includes free electric car charging points
  • Enhanced Parental Leave
  • Eye Care
  • Lifestyle Discounts
  • Birthday holiday
  • Buy as you earn (BAYE) share scheme
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Tech Save Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Life assurance
  • Motor Save Scheme
  • EV Car Leasing
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Company
Overview
Founded 2000
Year Established
Pioneered PEM electrolyser technology for green hydrogen production.
Floated 2004
Public Listing
First hydrogen company to float on London's AIM market, later expanding to the main LSE board.
Revenue £16.5M
2024 Financial Performance
Generated £16.5 million in revenue, with major contracts signed for large-scale hydrogen projects.
40% Less Iridium
Efficiency Breakthrough
Reduced iridium use by ~40%, improving efficiency and reducing reliance on rare metals.
  • Headquartered in Sheffield, home to the world’s largest electrolyser factory, with additional sites in Germany.
  • Offers product families like NEPTUNE (2 MW), POSEIDON (20 MW) and TRIDENT stacks for projects across mobility, industry and power-to-X.
  • Delivered large-scale systems: a 24 MW unit to Linde, NEPTUNE units in Japan, and multi-hundred-MW deals across Europe.
  • Signed a collaboration in 2025 with Deutsche Bahn on sustainable transport, reflecting its growing infrastructure role.
Culture + Values
  • Safety at the heart of everything we do
  • Innovation in our DNA
  • Superior technology
  • Precision manufacturing
  • Integrity and respect
  • We deliver the world’s best electrolysers
  • We scale our operations profitably to meet the rising demand
  • We grow our global footprint and reach
  • We challenge ourselves to become better than yesterday, everyday
Environment + Sustainability
1 GW
World's Largest PEM Electrolyser Factory
Built the world’s largest PEM electrolyser factory, significantly advancing low-carbon hydrogen production capabilities.
80% Reduced
Iridium Loading in Stacks
Achieved an 80% reduction in iridium usage in their stack technology to meet EU 2030 targets.
100 MW
Low-Carbon Hydrogen Plant
Secured contracts for a 100 MW low-carbon hydrogen plant, supporting cleaner energy transitions.
  • Joined UN’s Race To Zero campaign
  • Targeting net-zero greenhouse gas emissions before 2050
  • Calculating and reporting Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions
  • ISO 14001 certified environmental management system
  • Reduced iridium loading in stacks by over 80% to meet EU 2030 target (0.4 mg/W)
  • Contract wins for low-carbon hydrogen plants (multiple NEPTUNE V units)
  • 12-month priorities include minimising ecological footprint, resource conservation and waste recycling
Inclusion & Diversity
2022, 2023
Gender Pay Gap Reports
The company has published gender pay gap reports to increase transparency and accountability in addressing wage equality.
  • ESG Committee oversees diversity & inclusion alongside other social metrics
  • ITM Academy and Nurture programmes include outreach, education and community engagement (incl. gender focus)
  • Focus on fostering inclusive workplace and equal opportunity through training and internal policies
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