Senior Quality Engineer - Assembly Cells

Senior Quality Engineer - Assembly Cells

Agratas, Bridgwater, England, United Kingdom

As a Senior Quality Engineer – Cell Assembly, you will be responsible for the strategic oversight and continuous improvement of quality operations during the manufacturing process, ensuring that in‑process materials meet technical specifications at every stage—from cutting and stacking to cell assembly. Your work will ensure that each step of the process is monitored and controlled to the highest standards. You’ll collaborate closely with production, engineering, and quality teams to resolve issues on the shop floor, support analytical testing in the IPQC lab, and contribute to the development of robust quality systems.

This role also offers the opportunity to engage with Agratas’ global manufacturing sites, sharing knowledge and aligning best practices across the business.

• Oversee all in‑process quality activities across cutting, stacking, cell assembly, and metallography testing
• Monitor product quality using in‑line instrumentation such as CCDs, Hi‑pot testers, dimensional sensors, and helium leak testers
• 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

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 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 building large scale manufacturing lines from the ground up.

• Strong experience in a manufacturing shop floor and laboratory environment
• Background in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (experience in prismatic cell assembly 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

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.

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.

We therefore warmly welcome applicants from any race, gender, sexuality, and ability. Should 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.

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