Quality Engineer - Disassembly

Quality Engineer - Disassembly

As a Quality Engineer – Cell Disassembly, you will be responsible for investigating product failures—whether identified at the end of the manufacturing process or reported through customer feedback. Your focus will be on reproducing failure mechanisms, identifying root causes, and supporting the development of robust solutions to prevent recurrence.

You’ll apply a range of advanced techniques, from non-invasive electrochemical and imaging methods to destructive tear-down and materials analysis. This role also involves contributing to the design and operation of the Failure Analysis Lab, supporting continuous improvement, and collaborating with global Agratas teams to share insights and best practices.

• Oversee all activities within the Tear Down Lab, acting as a subject matter expert on cell faults and disassembly techniques
• Implement control plans and test procedures for failure analysis, including risk assessments, COSHH, and SOPs
• Conduct material and cell characterization tests using both destructive and non-destructive methods
• Compile detailed evaluation reports and review examination results to support root cause analysis
• Contribute to the development of integrated solutions and preventive controls for recurring failures
• Support the installation and commissioning of lab equipment (e.g., glove boxes, disassembly tools)
• Help define lab design requirements, ensuring safety, functionality, and operational efficiency
• Provide technical guidance on disassembly protocols and techniques to engineers within the Failure Analysis team
• Continuously improve lab workflows and analysis methods to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and global sites to align on quality standards and share learnings

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 Quality team is a dynamic group working across 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.

• Background in Chemical, Physical, Materials Science, or Engineering (PhD in energy‑related fields is a plus)
• Experience working in controlled lab environments such as dry rooms, clean rooms, and glove boxes
• Proficiency in cell tear‑down processes across various formats (cylindrical, pouch, prismatic)
• In‑depth understanding of the full cell manufacturing process, from mixing materials to final assembly
• Hands‑on experience with electrochemical testing (e.g., cycling, formation, NHE, ageing)
• Familiarity with microscopy and spectroscopy techniques (e.g., SEM/EDS, XRD, CT, ICP‑MS, GC‑MS)
• Experience managing projects and coordinating technical activities is advantageous
• Knowledge of quality tools such as 8D, FMEA, and ISO 9001 quality systems

As a new company, our reward scheme is constantly evolving. We 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 committed to promoting work‑life balance, partnering with Yulife to provide total wellbeing support.

You’ll work in a rapidly scaling‑up environment as a subsidiary of the multinational corporation, Tata Sons, to help build the UK’s biggest battery manufacturing facility and make your mark in a new organisation.

Agratas strongly believes that people are at their best when they feel supported and happy in their workplace. We actively cultivate a diverse workforce that protects the individuality of each team member, welcoming applicants from all races, genders, sexualities, and abilities. If you require reasonable adjustments or prefer a different assessment approach, please let the Talent Acquisition team know.