Engineering · Douai, France

AESC | Mechanical Inspection Engineers

AESC is hiring Mechanical Inspection Engineers to ensure precision and quality in battery cell production.

AESC is looking to recruit Mechanical Inspection Engineers to join our European Engineering Centre and play a critical role in ensuring the quality and precision of battery cell production. This role is essential for supporting our manufacturing excellence and maintaining defect-free standards across our gigafactories. Flexibility to travel between remote and site-based locations is essential.

The Mechanical Inspection Engineer will work closely with quality assurance and production teams to inspect and measure key parameters of battery cells, using advanced tools and technologies. This role will also contribute to the seamless integration of inspection systems during the commissioning and operation of new gigafactories.

Responsibilities

Conduct detailed inspections using visual, camera, and leak detection equipment.
Measure critical parameters, including weight and width of battery cells.
Maintain and operate inspection tools and software to identify manufacturing defects.
Collaborate with quality assurance teams to ensure defect-free production.

Qualifications

Background in mechanical engineering or quality assurance.
Proficiency with inspection tools and automation systems.
Keen attention to detail and familiarity with industrial standards.

Background and Requirements

Experience in mechanical inspection within a manufacturing or high-tech production environment.
Proficiency in using inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and camera-based systems.
Previous experience in battery manufacturing or industries requiring precision inspection of components is desirable.

Technical Skills:

Expertise in conducting visual inspections and operating equipment such as leak detection systems.
Proficiency in measuring key parameters such as dimensions, weight, and thickness to ensure compliance with quality standards.
Knowledge of inspection protocols and ability to document results accurately.
Ability to perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot mechanical inspection systems.
Understanding of manufacturing quality control processes and defect analysis.
Experience working and leading a team across cultural and disciplinary boundaries
Fluency in French and English.

Skills

High attention to detail to ensure all components meet strict quality specifications.
Strong problem-solving skills to identify and resolve mechanical issues.
Effective communication skills to collaborate with production, engineering, and quality assurance teams.
Ability to work cross-functionally in a multi-cultural organisation.

Departments: Engineering
Locations: Douai, France
Sectors: Battery Manufacturing

Contact Tommi Toivonen Senior Headhunter & Research Competence Lead – HR & Recruitment

Work at a world-class and innovative Gigafactory

AESC is investing almost two billion euros to build a battery manufacturing plant in the Hauts-de-France Region. The new Douai site will have a production capacity of 9GWh in 2024, with the potential to reach 24GWh by 2030 to produce state-of-the-art, low-carbon batteries. The site will initially supply the Renault factory which will be increasingly dedicated to producing the brand’s electric vehicles.

What can AESC offer you?

Learning and development

AESC is a company that invests in its employees by offering a wide variety of training and development programs. Engineering training and onboarding programs for all business-critical-related functions. As the French entity is new, AESC is also investing in developing full employee onboarding plans. International development and learning possibilities for all employees in a worldwide environment.
Culture and Colleagues

AESC is an international company with production entities in Japan, the US, the UK, and China. A strong multi-cultural management team and organization; with a strong respect and a good understanding of cross-culture differences. Offers the platform for unlimited worldwide development opportunities for the employees to grow their careers.
Work in an innovative, world-class Gigafactory

AESC is investing nearly €2 billion to build a battery manufacturing plant in the Hauts-de-France region. The new Douai site will have a production capacity of 9 GWh in 2024, with the potential to reach 24 GWh by 2030 to produce state-of-the-art, low-carbon batteries. The site will initially supply the Renault plant, which will increasingly be dedicated to the production of the brand's electric vehicles.