Team Leader Process & Equipment Engineering H/F

Automotive Cells Company (ACC) is a joint venture created in the summer of 2020, supported by Stellantis, Mercedes-Benz, and Saft (a subsidiary of TotalEnergies). Our ambition is to produce electric batteries at the highest technological level while developing cleaner and more accessible mobility for all.

🔋 We are proud to manufacture, in our Billy-Berclau Gigafactory, the batteries that already power several electric vehicles available on the market (PEUGEOT E-3008 and E-5008, Opel Grandland, DS N°8, Citroën C5 AirCross, and Jeep Compass).

Since 2023, Block 1 of our Billy-Berclau / Douvrin Gigafactory has entered production. This first block marks a decisive milestone in the site’s history: after the launch of the first production lines, we are now engaged in a ramp-up phase—an essential step toward reaching full industrial capacity.

This period is marked by major technical and human challenges: ensuring process reliability, optimizing performance, strengthening skills, and embedding a culture of operational excellence.
To support this industrial acceleration, we are recruiting dynamic and passionate teams across Production, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, HSES, and Logistics.

⚡️ Joining Block 1 means taking part in the very heart of ACC’s industrial development and contributing every day to the success of our Gigafactory.

🔋 Join ACC and be part of shaping the future of electric mobility. Our batteries already power the PEUGEOT E-3008 and E-5008, Opel Grandland, DS N°8, Citroën C5 Aircross and Jeep Compass — and soon, Mercedes!

Main missions, objectives & KPIs related: 

• To take part in the Design of Equipment , with the central Industrial team;

• To manage building interfaces before and during equipment installation;

• To follow Equipment Suppliers during the installation & ramp up of equipment;

• To have a knowledge of most impacting parameters on the process (or put in place Design of Experiment to define them);

• To put in place and follow Indicators (technical losses, Overall Equipment Efficiency,…) on Assembly equipment, and ensure it is at Target;

• To propose improvements to reach specifications or to be more stable (better yield);

• In case of deviation, to participate on Problem Solving;

• To identify any risk in terms of cost, quality, … in case of new product to be manufactured and anticipate these risks on the equipment itself and adapt process accordingly;

• To agree with R&D team and Industrial team from central team, process parameters to be applied on equipment, in case of new products to be deployed on Mass Production;

• To follow equipment updated designs in case of new products request such kinds of modification and to put in place these modifications.

From a technical point of view:

• To have experiences automated assembly and material handling;

• To have experiences in cutting (blade, punching, laser…);

• To have experiences in welding (laser, ultrasound, thermal…);

• To have experiences in fluid filling and ATEX process management;

• For all those perimeters, to understand the parameters which impact the quality of the manufacturing process.

From a management point of view:

• To build the Road Map / expectations of the Industrialization / Process team of manufacturing plant;

• To recruit Engineers & Technicians depending on Project phases (+subcontractors, …);

• To contribute to the definition of ACC’s Excellent Factory.

Experience:

• 10 years of experience process engineering (Lithium Battery most preferred);

• If not, experience in automotive and other high-volume industries using fully automated assembly lines

• 5 years of Team Management

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Sciences in Industrial Engineering

• English is mantadory

Key behaviours:

• Well organized

• Strong initiative spirit

• Adaptability to change and good anticipation skills

• Excellent leadership

Some extra skills which make the difference:

• Previous experience in Lithium Batteries field

Why join us?

✅ Meal card
✅ Profit-sharing scheme
✅ Attractive Works Council (CSE) benefits: gift cards, holiday vouchers, ticketing, organized outings…
✅ Mileage reimbursement
✅ Referral bonus
✅ Two meal-delivery options + connected smart fridges
✅ Multicultural and inclusive environment
✅ Access to the goFluent platform to develop your language skills
✅ Modern, high-tech equipment

Our recruitment process :

1. Screening call with the Talent Acquisition Team: an initial conversation to understand your background and motivations and to answer your questions.

2. Technical interviews (2 stages): discussions with managers to assess your skills and evaluate how they align with the challenges of the role and the team.

3. HR interview: An in-depth interview, supported by a behavioral assessment, that revisits the key points discussed during the technical interviews, explores your long-term goals within ACC, and covers the terms of employment.