Development Quality Manager

Verkor

1200

Grenoble, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Posted on: 2026-03-10

Category: energy

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

Verkor is a French industrial company founded in 2020 that specializes in the production of low-carbon lithium-ion battery cells for electric mobility and energy storage applications. The company is headquartered in Grenoble and has developed its first Gigafactory in Bourbourg, near Dunkirk, which was officially inaugurated in December 2025 under the patronage of French President Emmanuel Macron. With an initial production capacity of 16 GWh per year, the facility represents a major step toward large-scale industrial battery manufacturing in Europe. Verkor's core mission is to produce low-carbon batteries in Europe while contributing to industrial sovereignty and decarbonization. The company positions itself as a key player in the European energy transition, addressing the dual challenge of reducing dependence on non-European battery supply chains and accelerating the shift to electric mobility. Its Gigafactory is expected to create 1,200 direct jobs and approximately 3,000 indirect jobs in the region. What sets Verkor apart is its 'digital by design' industrial model, which integrates digital technologies throughout its manufacturing processes to optimize ramp-up speed and production efficiency. The company has progressed rapidly through commissioning and line balancing phases, moving toward full-scale serial production. Backed by prominent industrial and financial partners, Verkor is establishing itself as a fully-fledged European battery manufacturer in a strategically critical sector.

Verkor is a French industrial company aiming to pioneer low-carbon battery manufacturing in France. With the backing of prominent industrial companies such as Renault Group, Plastic Omnium and Schneider Electric, Verkor intends to electrify the future of European mobility.

With over 1100 experts from 53 different countries, our endeavor is to unite exceptional global talent to bring this ambitious and innovative project to life. Our strong and agile international team continues to grow and adapt to new challenges. Based in Grenoble and Dunkirk (France), we have started operations our Verkor Innovation Centre (R&D centre and 4.0 pilot line) which is now fully running and operational.

We now focus on enabling the successful start of production of our Gigafactory in Dunkirk (France). With this facility, our ambition is to ramp-up mass production of low carbon lithium ion batteries to facilitate the decarbonization of European mobility.

As part of the Product-Process Program quality team, you will participate in ensuring best-in-class battery cells quality during product/Program development phase. You will facilitate the use of VPQP processes and train the teams on automotive product development et project development standards. You will support technical teams with your expertise in battery cell design standards & regulations. You'll join an international company where many cultures are working together, and interpersonal skills are key to deploy quality mindset throughout the company.

Why join us?

Strong company spirit and culture settle down around our 4 values:

Contribution

We promote personal initiative and give everyone the means to contribute to the company's success.

Communication

We're committed to transparent communication: we say what we think, and we mean what we say.

Team Spirit

Everyone, in their role, is an ambassador for the company. At Verkor, success is most definitely a team sport!

Commitment

We're all working towards a common goal: a sustainable future, which we're building one step at a time.

Attractive work conditions*

- Stimulating work environment: pleasant offices, multicultural and motivated team

- Lunch vouchers

- 50% of local transportation costs financed

- Industry-leading healthcare

- Opportunities to network and connect with worldwide experts

For more info on the company, please visit us at www.verkor.com

*all positions are open to individuals possessing a Recognition of the Status of Disabled Worker (RQTH)

Responsibilities :

Manage the technical team & ensure full VPQP standard deployment for both product and project.

Ensure continuous development of battery specific technical skillset for all Verkor quality managers worldwide.

Lead projects convergence toward start of production, ensuring a full monitoring of Quality requirements during development.

Lead Quality Supplier Development through VPQP to Start of Production.

Identify training needs within the teams

Identify gaps-to-quality in Verkor production facilities and development processes, through regular Gemba walks & audits.

Support on a daily basis quality managers with battery technical expertise.

Requirements (Qualification & Skills) :

10 years of experience in automotive industry with proven track records in quality & project development

Knowledge in li-ion cell design is a plus, project development processes a must

Aptitude to engage & influence other function involved in design & operations

Proven track record of managing cross functional teams and facilitating VPQP processes.

Knowledge in Projects milestoning and quality expectations

Aptitude to engage and influence other functions involved in technical development

Demonstrate ability to act in a changing and fast paced environment › Effectively manage priorities, deliverables, and timelines with little need for escalation

Continuous improvement and solutions mindset

Highly organized, results & customer driven and an eye for details