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 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.
Purpose of the Role
As a product quality development manager, you'll be responsible for leading the development and execution of advanced product quality planning (APQP) activities for all products at Agratas. You will lead a team of highly motivated and professional global quality engineers and your remit will cover all customers in all countries. You will interface heavily with all parts of the business, most notably product development, process development and project management functions, as well as with the customer, and you will maintain a single source of the truth for quality in the pre-SOP phase. You will draw cross-functional teams together to develop an aligned approach and drive the business forward towards successful implementation. You will continue to develop best practice methods, processes and drive system development for this across the business and acting as the single source of truth for quality in the pre-SOP phase.
This is a hybrid working role that will be based in our Coventry office.
Key Responsibility Areas
- Leadership of the advanced product quality development function at Agratas;
- Lead a team of specialist engineers, being fully responsible for recruitment and taking care of employee performance development, coaching and their overall well-being;
- Product Quality Strategy: Develop and implement quality standards, strategies, and metrics that align with product development goals and customer expectations;
- Set demanding quality targets for the APQP and FMEA processes, report on progress with your team and independently identify and autonomously lead targeted escalation where required;
- Identify and lead initiatives required to optimise quality in the APQP phases;
- Oversee the development, optimisation and approval of the sub-elements that make up APQP as well as their integration in new product delivery project plans;
- Interface with customers as required in new business acquisition phases, ongoing project reviews and at Management reviews;
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Product engineering, Manufacturing engineering, Operations and Wider business teams to ensure quality is considered at every stage of product development;
- Quality Training & Mentoring: Educate internal teams on best practices for quality assurance, problem solving, and risk mitigation.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Proven experience in product quality development;
- Experience with the AIAG APQP framework, IATF 16949 and FMEA;
- Experience in leading teams with direct reports;
- Holds a degree in an Engineering or Quality-related discipline.
Nice to have:
- Proficient in Data Analytics (Power BI or other tools).
- Certified Six Sigma Green Belt.
What you’ll get…
As a new and evolving company, we offer a competitive and flexible benefits package that includes private healthcare, bonuses, enhanced parental leave, and wellbeing support through Yulife. We're committed to promoting work-life balance and employee wellbeing. As part of Tata Sons, you’ll be working in a fast-growing environment, contributing to the development of the UK’s largest battery manufacturing facility and shaping the future of a new organisation.
Agratas fosters an inclusive environment where employees can be their authentic selves. We believe that individuals perform best when supported and content in their workplace. Committed to diversity, we welcome applicants of all races, genders, sexualities, and abilities. If candidates require reasonable adjustments or have preferences regarding the assessment process, they are encouraged to communicate these needs to the Talent Acquisition team.
