Process Excellence Engineer

Process Excellence Engineer

Location:

Coventry, England, United Kingdom

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 Somerset and looking to complement, scale and grow our R&D facilities in Abingdon and Coventry with the brightest minds from within the battery and EV sector.

Our battery technology roadmap is based on a foundation of world‑class solutions for multiple applications. Collaborating with our technical partners, we are industrialising best‑in‑class high energy density and long‑lasting battery cells. We are also committed to developing the next generation of battery technologies.

As Process System Engineer, you will support cross‑functional teams to ensure quality is embedded into products and processes from the earliest stages of development. You will leverage the Stages Process Management tool to model, implement, and monitor business and engineering processes, ensuring alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements. Acting as a quality partner to the business, you will apply APQP principles, drive continuous improvement, and facilitate process transparency and traceability across the organization.

This is a hybrid working role that will be based in our Coventry office. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of sustainable energy solutions in a fast‑paced, innovative environment.

• Lead the mapping, modelling, and optimisation of business and engineering processes using the Stages Process Management tool
• Ensure process compliance with standards such as ISO 9001, IATF 16949 and Automotive SPICE® through bidirectional traceability and audit readiness
• Maintain and manage interaction points across process activities, ensuring cross‑functional alignment and visibility
• Facilitate and lead cross‑functional workshops to define and refine process frameworks, including NPI and quality assurance workflows
• Apply data analysis to drive continuous improvement and identify inefficiencies
• Develop and maintain process standards, templates, and best practices within the organization
• Provide training and support to teams on effective use of the Stages tool and process modelling techniques
• Report on process development status, risks, opportunities, and compliance metrics
• Support integration of Stages with other IT platforms like Microsoft SharePoint, PLM and MES Systems to support seamless process execution

• Proven experience in using the Stages Process Management tool for modelling and maintaining business processes
• Strong background in process mapping methodologies, including SIPOC and RASIC
• Comfortable working with engineering tool integrations and API frameworks
• Familiarity with regulated environments and compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 9001 / IATF 16949, Automotive SPICE®)
• Experience in leading cross‑functional teams and facilitating process workshops
• Knowledge of APQP principles and NPI Frameworks and their application in design and manufacturing
• Degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related discipline preferred but not mandatory

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, 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.

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. To that end we continue to cultivate a diverse workforce, which protects the individuality of each team member. We 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.