Emerging Materials and Manufacturing Development (EMMD) Manager

STEP

full-time Operations Specialties Managers
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Location
Retford, England, United Kingdom
Posted
June 30, 2026

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Emerging Materials & Manufacturing Development (EMMD) Manager to lead the development of novel materials and manufacturing technologies for the STEP programme—helping to deliver the UK’s prototype fusion energy plant and enable future commercial fusion power.

This is a unique opportunity to operate at the cutting edge of materials science, manufacturing engineering, and fusion technology, driving forward first-of-a-kind solutions that will underpin the success of next-generation energy systems.

The Opportunity

In this pivotal technical leadership role, you will define and deliver the strategy for maturing low Technology Readiness Level (TRL) materials, advanced manufacturing techniques, and industrial processes. You will work closely with industry partners, academia, and the Fusion Partner to translate ambitious design requirements into scalable, manufacturable, and...