Quality Team Leader

Sunderland, Tyne and Wear
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Job description:
NRL are proud to be recruiting on behalf of AESC for Quality Team Leaders to join their world-leading, global Battery Manufacturing organisation based in the North East of England. In this role you will support the development and operation of a world class, innovative, large-scale mass manufacturing plant.

This is a unique and rare opportunity to join one of the most exciting, large scale, net zero industrial developments where new and emerging technologies will be adopted in support of the rapidly growing electric vehicle marketplace.

Mission and role details:

AESC is the world’s leading battery technology company and lithium-ion battery manufacturer. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of one of the North East’s highest-profile manufacturing plants as we are expanding our operations at our battery manufacturing plant in Sunderland.

Support QA Engineering and Supervisors in their duties during routine production and new model preparation. Lead a team of Inspectors whilst supporting all activities to ensure a safe working environment.

Outline and Responsibilities:

Stand in for QA Engineer / Supervisor when required
Lead a team of QA inspectors on shift
Maintain standards relating to Safety, Quality and Environmental
Support delivery and cost objectives
QA Inspection activities in all Production areas (Electrode, Cell, Module, Pack)
Lead with a strong sense of customer focus
Shift handover reporting
Containment activity for non-conforming material
Experience & qualifications Required:

Experience within a Li Battery facility
Experience of IATF16949
Knowledge of VDA (desirable)          
Production and Trial preparation experience (desirable)
Man-management experience (desirable)
Working towards HNC or higher or Battery plant experience.
PC Literate 

Additional:

Ability to travel when required

What's in it for you?

Chance to work for a world class organisation
Competitive salary
26 days holiday plus bank holidays
Benefits including life assurance, dental plan, holiday purchase/ sell scheme, discounted gym membership 
Pay based appraisals
Pension scheme
If this role sounds of interest, apply with an up to date CV and a member of the recruitment team will be in touch.

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.
 
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Job Info
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Job Title:
Quality Team Leader
Company:
CV-Library
Location:
Sunderland, Tyne and Wear
Salary:
Competitive
Posted:
Nov 10th 2025
Closes:
Dec 11th 2025
Sector:
Manufacturing & Surveying
Contract:
Permanent
Hours:
Full Time
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