Head of Quality

Our client in Greece is a world-leading technology company and provider of innovative industrial and off-road energy storage solutions, with 30+ years of experience. They specialize in the development and production of lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries for industrial mobility, leisure mobility, and ESS applications. These products are manufactured and assembled in the state-of-the-art facilities in Greece, Italy, Germany, Israel, and USA, and distributed to more than 115 countries.

Position summary: Keen to further empower the team by onboarding more talent, we are currently looking for a passionate Head of Quality to join the R&D Li-ion cell team based in Xanthi, Greece. These roles are critical for the development of the Lithium cells portfolio as you will be responsible for the Li-ion cell process and production quality in the context of the IPCEI project (Important Project of Common European Interest). This is a role in a very demanding manufacturing environment which will open numerous career opportunities to advance further in the battery manufacturing industry, the fastest current growing industry in Europe. Candidate will have the chance to greatly impact the product & process development, from the initial concept to A and B samples production on the cell pilot line.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive quality assurance and quality control processes and procedures for lithium-ion battery production.
• Lead a team of QA and QC professionals to ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Assist with installation, commissioning, and SAT of pilot line.
• Implement corrective actions and preventative measures to enhance product quality.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications, such as ISO, CE, etc.
• Collaborate with Material, Cell Design and Operations teams for the labs and pilot line establishment.
• Utilize statistical methods and quality tools to analyze quality data and generate reports.
• Collaborate with suppliers to establish and maintain quality standards for raw materials and components.
• Develop and deliver training programs to QA, QC, and Production teams on quality standards and best practices.
• Support the Cell Production team in the pilot line establishment and day-to-day operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrochemistry or Engineering equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in QA/QC within the lithium ion battery industry or related field.
• Fluency in English (verbal & written) at a C1 level is a must.
• Proficient in MS Office, experience with Matlab, MiniTab, StatGraphics or equivalent is preferred.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills – attention to detail.
• EU work permit eligible and fulfilled military obligations – where applicable.