Quality Systems Engineer

Quality Systems Engineer

IONETIC – who are we? 

IONETIC is a battery technology start-up based in Brackley, just a few miles from Silverstone—the heart of British motorsport. We specialise in battery pack solutions for low-volume electrified applications, including buses, sports cars, and other vehicles. Our mission is to make electrification both possible and compelling for every vehicle OEM, by providing tailored, cost-effective battery packs with unmatched speed and flexibility.

By integrating proprietary software, mechanical design, and manufacturing technologies, into a single technology stack we call Arc, we deliver custom battery systems that meet a wide range of energy, power, and lifecycle requirements. Our chemistry-agnostic, scalable designs are built to accelerate the journey to net zero for our customers.

Working at IONETIC

IONETIC offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast-moving, innovative start-up that is shaping the future of electric mobility. With a strong order pipeline and growing demand for our technology, we’re expanding our team to broaden our capabilities and scale our operations.

As an early-stage employee, you will play a key role in developing the foundational technologies and capabilities that will power the next generation of electric vehicles. Every employee at IONETIC takes on meaningful responsibility and is encouraged to contribute ideas, take initiative, and grow both professionally and personally in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Opportunity

As part of the procurement team, will play a key part of the organisation helping bring to life the capabilities to meets the demands of a new tier one supplier for the Electrified application market. This includes establishing a new supply chain that can support the growing demand from prototype to series production for our markets including automotive. The procurement team are there to support the daily activities of the organisation for both production and nonproduction parts. While we mature as an organisation, an additional part of the role is having responsibility for organising inventory and supporting the smooth operation of our stores area.  

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain quality management systems, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and other relevant standards (including collaboration with other teams on ISO-14001 and ISO-45001). 

Define project-specific quality requirements and create quality plans to meet regulatory and customer standards.  

Work with Design and manufacturing to develop and maintain program / project activities including DFMEA, PFMEA, control plans and audit. 

Conduct internal audits, identify non-conformances, and collaborate with departments to implement corrective actions. 

Support document control processes, ensuring compliance with quality management system documentation requirements. 

Track and analyse quality metrics, providing reports and recommendations to management for quality improvements. 

Participate in quality training programs, providing guidance on QMS requirements to employees across the organization. 

Assist in preparing for and facilitating external audits, ensuring a successful certification process. 

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support quality initiatives and drive process improvements. 

Skills and Experience

Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field. 

Certified ISO-9001 internal auditor. Demonstrable knowledge of IATF-16949. 

Strong communication skills with the ability to work within cross-functional teams and present findings to project stakeholders. 

Proficiency in risk assessment and problem-solving tools, such as FMEA, 8D, and root cause analysis. 

Working knowledge of ISO-14001 and ISO-45001. 

Lean manufacturing (Six Sigma) certification would be beneficial. 

Demonstrable experience in quality systems or quality engineering, with hands-on experience in QMS implementation. 

Proven experience supporting quality management system development and improvement efforts, with strong project management skills. 

Experience conducting internal audits and managing corrective actions. 

Proficiency in data analysis and quality reporting, with in-depth knowledge of document control practices.