Production and Quality Coordinator

About Ilika

Ilika is a pioneer in solid-state battery technology, developing next-generation energy storage solutions for demanding applications. Our Goliath programme is helping drive the commercialisation of solid-state batteries, and we are looking for a Production & Quality Coordinator to support our growing manufacturing operations.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting day-to-day production and quality activities across the Goliath programme.

Working closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Development, Purchasing and Quality teams, you will coordinate production priorities, workflow, materials, documentation and operational information to help ensure efficient and controlled delivery. You will also support quality activities across the manufacturing operation, helping to identify risks, track actions and drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day production and development activities to support delivery requirements.
• Support production scheduling, workflow planning and materials coordination.
• Monitor operational priorities, risks and actions, ensuring issues are identified and escalated appropriately.
• Prepare and communicate production and quality performance information and KPIs.
• Support investigations, non-conformance management and corrective actions.
• Coordinate quality records, audits and process monitoring activities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.
• Manage export and shipping activities and associated documentation.

About You

You will be an organised and proactive individual who enjoys working in a manufacturing or technical environment and supporting teams to achieve shared goals.

You Should Have

• Experience in a manufacturing, engineering, production or similar operational environment.
• Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage changing priorities.
• A practical understanding of production and quality processes.
• Strong attention to detail and a structured approach to record keeping.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively across multiple functions.
• Experience using ERP, MRP, MES or other business systems.

It Would Be Advantageous If You Have

• Experience working within an ISO 9001 environment.
• Knowledge of quality tools such as root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) activities.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing, 6S or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience using manufacturing planning or production management systems.

Why Join Ilika?

• Play a key role in supporting the scale-up of innovative solid-state battery technology.
• Work alongside talented colleagues across manufacturing, engineering and quality.
• Take ownership of activities that directly impact operational delivery.
• Develop your experience across both production and quality functions.
• Be part of an innovative organisation helping to shape the future of energy storage.