Launch Execution Manager

Agratas – A Tata Enterprise; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Car allowance

Company bonus

Enhanced parental leave

Wellbeing support (Yulife)

Job summary

Agratas – A Tata Enterprise seeks a Launch Integration Manager to lead end‑to‑end manufacturing launches for a new Bridgwater facility. You will guide FAT through start of production and ramp stabilization, ensuring disciplined stage‑gate execution and timely handoffs to downstream owners.

Reporting to the Head of Launch Integration, you will enable cross‑functional collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Quality, Automation and Program teams to deliver predictability and

Qualifications

• Experience in launch or project management of manufacturing in automotive industry.
• End‑to‑end manufacturing launch execution knowledge (FAT, SoP, ramp).
• Familiar with stage‑gate governance, evidence collection and sign‑off.
• Cross‑functional collaboration with Manufacturing Eng, Operations, Quality and Program teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end Launch Execution Process, from FAT to ramp stabilization.
• Plan, govern and sign‑off on checklists and handoffs to downstream owners.
• Ensure adherence to standard work and proactive risk identification.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing Eng, Operations, Quality and Automation teams.

Skills

Launch management

Cross‑functional coordination

Data analysis

JIRA

Power BI

Teamcenter

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

JIRA

Power BI

Teamcenter

AutoCAD

Job description

What You’ll Do...

An exciting new opportunity has become available within our newly-established Launch Integration team.

What You’ll Do...

Report to the Head of Launch Integration, the Launch and Integration Execution Manager serves as the execution owner for the end‑to‑end management and delivery of the Agratas Launch Execution Process, guiding manufacturing systems and operations from Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) through Start of Production and production ramp stabilization. This role ensures disciplined and consistent execution of all launch stage gates by planning, managing, and governing checklist completion, evidence collection, formal sign‑off, and handoff to downstream stage‑gate owners. Acting as the guardian of the launch execution process, the role drives adherence to standard work, proactively identifies execution risks, and ensures launch readiness, predictability, and smooth transition into sustained, high‑volume operations.

Who We Are...

Agratas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons. We will 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.

What You’ll Bring...

• Experience in launch or project management of manufacturing in automotive industry (OEM/Tier 1).
• Strong understanding of end‑to‑end manufacturing launch execution, spanning Equipment RFQ, Design review, FAT, Start of Production (SoP), and production ramp stabilization.
• Working knowledge of stage‑gate governance, including checklist‑based readiness validation, evidence collection, formal sign‑off, and structured handoff.
• Proven capability to work in cross‑functional launch environments, partnering with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Quality, Automation, and Program teams.
• Excellent Data Analysis skills and software tools including JIRA, Power Bi, Teamcentre, AutoCAD
• Bachelor’s degree in Any Engineering, or relevant demonstrable field experience.
• Experience within Lithium‑Ion Cell industry would be a distinct advantage but not essential.

What You’ll Get...

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.

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 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.