Description AESC is the world’s leading battery technology company and lithium-ion battery manufacturer. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of one of the North East’s highest-profile manufacturing plants as we are expanding our operations at our battery manufacturing plant in Sunderland. Support QA Engineering and Supervisors in their duties during routine production and new model preparation. Lead a team of Inspectors whilst supporting all activities to ensure a safe working environment. Key Responsibilities Stand in for QA Engineer / Supervisor when required Lead a team of QA inspectors on shift Maintain standards relating to Safety, Quality and Environmental Support delivery and cost objectives QA Inspection activities in all Production areas (Electrode, Cell, Module, Pack) Lead with a strong sense of customer focus Shift handover reporting Containment activity for non-conforming material Experience & Qualifications Required Experience within a Li Battery facility Experience of IATF16949 Knowledge of VDA (desirable) Production and Trial preparation experience (desirable) Man-management experience (desirable) Working towards HNC or higher or Battery plant experience. PC Literate Ability to travel when required AESC Benefits 26 days holiday plus bank holidays Holiday purchase / sell scheme Enhanced life assurance Enhanced pension scheme Enhanced maternity / paternity pay Dental plan Summer and Christmas savings club Flexible working *office roles Cycle to work scheme Pay based appraisal Employee referral scheme Discounted gym membership About AESC UK AESC is a global battery technology company headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, and committed to research, development, design, manufacturing and sales of power batteries for EVs and energy storage batteries. AESC has over 7,000 employees and 13 manufacturing sites in Japan, U.S., U.K., France, Spain, and China. In the past 12 years, AESC has produced power batteries for more than 950,000 electric vehicles in 59 countries, achieving a record of 'zero critical battery malfunction.' Its teams work to continuously improve the company's global leadership in product development, quality, and sustainable processes. In June 2021, AESC was again named 'Global Tier 1 Battery Companies' by Benchmark, a leading UK-based lithium-ion battery supply chain research organization.