Senior Quality Engineer - Formation and EOL Cells
Agratas
Bridgwater, England, United Kingdom
What You'll Do
As a Senior Quality Engineer – Cell Formation & End‑of‑Line (EOL), you will be responsible for ensuring that in‑process materials meet technical specifications throughout the later stages of the cell manufacturing process—including baking, electrolyte filling, formation, and end‑of‑line testing. Your focus will be on maintaining high‑quality standards through in‑line and off‑line testing, supporting issue resolution on the shop floor, and driving continuous improvement in collaboration with cross‑functional teams.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
* Oversee all in‑process quality activities across baking, electrolyte filling, cell formation, and end‑of‑line (EOL) testing
* Monitor product quality using in‑line instrumentation such as OCV, IR, charge/discharge systems, and vision inspection tools
* Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for in‑process non‑conformities and deviations
* Conduct MSA studies for both in‑line and off‑line instruments
* Drive key quality initiatives aligned with functional OKRs and operational goals
* Define and implement control plans, SOPs, and test procedures for in‑process materials
* Recommend and support the deployment of advanced testing equipment to enhance lab capabilities
* Actively contribute to Process FMEA activities, embedding robust detection and prevention controls
* Continuously improve analysis methods and lab workflows to enhance efficiency and accuracy
* Ensure documentation (SOPs, work instructions) is up to date and consistently followed
* Collaborate with internal teams and global sites to share insights and align on quality best practices
What You'll Bring
* Strong experience in a manufacturing shop floor and laboratory environment
* Background in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (experience in prismatic cell formation is a plus)
* Familiarity with in‑line and off‑line quality instrumentation and testing methods
* Experience with CAPA, MSA, and quality control planning
* Knowledge of SPC, Lean Six Sigma, and continuous improvement tools
* Understanding of ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949 quality management systems
* Ability to coordinate across teams and manage quality‑related projects
* Experience working in shift‑based or fast‑paced production environments is preferred
What You’ll Get
As a new company, our reward scheme is constantly evolving. We continue to review the market to deliver a competitive benefits package, which currently includes private healthcare, car allowance, company bonus, enhanced parental leave policy and a cash allowance to boost your benefits. We are a flexible business that is committed to promoting work‑life balance, partnering with Yulife to provide our team members with total wellbeing support.
Who We Are
Agratas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons. We design, develop and manufacture high‑quality, high‑performance, sustainable batteries for the mobility and energy sectors. We are a scale‑up business with a start‑up mentality and the backing of a well‑established parent company. The UK business headquarters is in the Midlands and we are currently building a battery manufacturing facility in Bridgwater, Somerset.
The team you’ll join
The Quality team is a dynamic group working across three areas – company quality, product quality and plant quality. Being a relatively new team, you’ll play a critical part in creating and implementing new processes and help build large‑scale manufacturing lines from the ground up.
Agratas is a place to be authentically you. At Agratas we strongly believe that people are at their best when they feel supported and happy in their workplace. We therefore warmly welcome applicants from any race, gender, sexuality, and ability. If you have a preference in how your suitability is assessed for this role or require any reasonable adjustments please let the Talent Acquisition team know.
Positions
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Quality Assurance
Industry: Renewable Energy Equipment Manufacturing
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