Quality Engineer

Agratas – A Tata Enterprise; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Agratas is seeking a Quality Engineer, Failure Analysis, to build and lead failure analysis capabilities across battery cells, materials and components. You will work with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Laboratory teams to uncover root causes using a range of analytical techniques and drive continuous improvement.

The role supports the development of world-class battery products as Agratas scales its UK operations, with focus on safety, data-driven problem solving and robust reporting

Qualifications

• Degree in an engineering, science or related technical discipline is essential.
• Experience in failure analysis, diagnostics, quality investigation or root cause analysis is required.
• Ability to analyse data and identify failure mechanisms and improvement opportunities.
• Knowledge of quality tools such as 8D, Root Cause Analysis or PFMEA is important.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential.
• Experience working in cross-functional manufacturing or engineering teams is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct failure investigations on battery cells, components and materials.
• Support investigation planning using non-invasive, invasive and destructive analysis techniques.
• Perform cell tear-downs, electrochemical diagnostics and material characterisation activities.
• Analyse data and test results to identify failure mechanisms and root causes.
• Support structured problem-solving activities, including 8D and Root Cause Analysis.
• Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Laboratory teams.
• Prepare clear technical reports and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Support the development and standardisation of failure analysis methods and procedures.
• Assist with the setup, qualification and effective use of failure analysis equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements, risk assessments and laboratory procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities that enhance investigation quality, efficiency and capability.
• Support the development of technical knowledge, failure libraries and best-practice guidance.

Skills

Failure analysis

Diagnostics

Root cause analysis

Quality investigation

8D

PFMEA

Quality management systems

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in an engineering, science or related technical discipline

Tools

8D

PFMEA

Laboratory equipment

Job description

What You’ll Do…

As a Quality Engineer, Failure Analysis, you will play a key role in identifying, investigating and understanding battery cell, material and component failures across the product lifecycle. Working closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Laboratory teams, you will use a range of analytical techniques to uncover root causes, support problem-solving activities and drive continuous improvement.

This is an exciting opportunity to help build Agratas' failure analysis capability from the ground up, supporting the development of world-class battery products as we scale our operations.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct failure investigations on battery cells, components and materials.
• Support investigation planning using non-invasive, invasive and destructive analysis techniques.
• Perform cell tear-downs, electrochemical diagnostics and material characterisation activities.
• Analyse data and test results to identify failure mechanisms and root causes.
• Support structured problem-solving activities, including 8D and Root Cause Analysis.
• Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Laboratory teams.
• Prepare clear technical reports and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Support the development and standardisation of failure analysis methods and procedures.
• Assist with the setup, qualification and effective use of failure analysis equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements, risk assessments and laboratory procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities that enhance investigation quality, efficiency and capability.
• Support the development of technical knowledge, failure libraries and best-practice guidance.

Who We Are…

Agratas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons. We design, develop and manufacture high-quality, high-performance and sustainable batteries for the mobility and energy storage sectors.

We are a scale-up business with a start-up mentality, backed by a globally established parent company. Our UK headquarters is based in the Midlands, and we are currently building one of the UK's largest battery manufacturing facilities in Bridgwater, Somerset.

This is a unique opportunity to join Agratas during a pivotal stage of growth and play a key role in shaping the future of battery technology in the UK.

Essential

• Degree in an engineering, science or related technical discipline.
• Experience in failure analysis, diagnostics, quality investigation or root cause analysis.
• Ability to analyse data and identify failure mechanisms and improvement opportunities.
• Knowledge of quality tools such as 8D, Root Cause Analysis or PFMEA.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in cross-functional manufacturing or engineering teams.
• Understanding of quality management systems and safe working practices.

Preferred

• Experience within battery, automotive or other manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with laboratory, diagnostic or analytical equipment.
• Knowledge of battery technologies and failure mechanisms.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent continuous improvement training.
• Experience working in a fast-paced or scale-up environment.

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 environment as a subsidiary of Tata Sons, helping to build the UK's largest battery manufacturing facility while developing cutting-edge expertise in battery technology and quality engineering.

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 require any reasonable adjustments or have a preference in how your suitability is assessed, please let the Talent Acquisition team know.