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Production Quality Leader

Full-time

Tesla

AESC is a global leader in advanced battery technology for electric vehicles and energy storage, employing 18,000 people worldwide across Europe, Asia and North America.

Our Sunderland site is the UK's first EV battery gigafactory, and we're now entering an exciting new chapter of growth.

With production ramping up, and new roles being created, you'll join a fast-paced, dynamic environment where every day brings new challenges, opportunities and the chance to make a real impact on electric vehicle manufacturing.

Joining AESC means being part of a global business that has powered over one million electric vehicles worldwide, while helping shape battery manufacturing right here in Sunderland.

Department: Quality

Key responsibilities

  1. Lead and manage the IPQC inspection team across production shifts.
  2. Ensure in-process inspections are completed in accordance with control plans and work instructions.
  3. Monitor production quality across electrode, cell, module and pack manufacturing.
  4. Identify, contain and escalate non-conforming products and processes.
  5. Lead root cause investigations using 5 Why, 8D and fishbone analysis.
  6. Monitor quality performance, defects, scrap and process yield.
  7. Work closely with Production, Engineering and Quality Engineering teams.
  8. Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001 and internal quality standards.
  9. Train, coach and develop IPQC inspectors.
  10. Drive continuous improvement and reduction of process defects.
  11. Maintain inspection records, quality reports and shift handovers.
  12. Escalate critical quality concerns and support production stop decisions where required.

Essential skills and experience

  • Experience in automotive or battery manufacturing quality.
  • Previous team leadership or supervisory experience.
  • Team leadership of 50 plus
  • Knowledge of IATF 16949.
  • Understanding of PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC and MSA.
  • Experience with 8D, 5 Why and corrective actions.
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Ability to manage quality issues in a fast-paced production environment

Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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