Full-Time

APS Specialist

Multiple Teams

AESC

AESC

Global manufacturer of EV lithium-ion batteries

No salary listed

Douai, France

In Person

Occasional domestic and international business travel is required; shift work is required.

Associate's

Category
Operations & Logistics (1)
Required Skills
Microsoft Office
Process Engineering
Quality Assurance (QA)

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Requirements
  • General knowledge of a production plant or factory.
  • Experience managing plant performance indicators and key performance indicators.
  • Knowledge of operational skills management and planning.
  • Team-management experience, with more than 10 years required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic office software.
  • Technical English proficiency.
  • Experience with occasional domestic and international business travel.
  • Ability to respect confidentiality obligations.
  • Ability to work shifts.
Responsibilities
  • Work with Production, Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Process Engineering, and the Global APS team to promote standardization and continuous improvement activities.
  • Lead improvements to production activities at the Douai plant.
  • Manage plant performance indicators, including BSC and PIW, and prepare data for Obeya and senior-management meetings.
  • Organize standardization scheduling and continuous-improvement activities through internal shop-floor audits.
  • Participate in Global APS activities, including updating and validating EPF standards, developing training materials, supporting digital-factory activities, and introducing the Continuous Improvement Program.
  • Promote the 5S culture and oversee its effective implementation.
  • Organize and lead Daily Management Diagnosis activities as an auditor.
  • Organize and lead team meetings.
  • Manage continuous-improvement projects.

AESC makes lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage, developing, manufacturing, and selling power batteries to major automakers and storage providers with a global, local-for-local manufacturing network. Its products include LFP and NCM chemistries in pouch, prismatic, and cylindrical formats, with Gen5 using NCM 811 to boost energy density, charging speed, and range; large-format cells are being prepared for grid storage as well. The company differentiates itself through its worldwide manufacturing footprint, breadth of chemistries and formats, a track record of mass production since 2010 (including Nissan LEAF batteries), and a strong focus on safety and reliability. Its goal is to deliver dependable, high-performance battery solutions that support zero-emission mobility and scalable grid-scale storage for leading automakers and energy providers.

Company Size

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Company Stage

Growth Equity (Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$1.6B

Headquarters

Yokohama, Japan

Founded

2007

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What believers are saying

  • Hong Kong IPO talks in April 2026 could fund expansion and deleveraging.
  • BMW started mass production with AESC’s 46120 cells in July 2026.
  • AESC’s battery-passport compliance positions its ESS business for February 2027 EU sales.

What critics are saying

  • AESC paused Florence construction in June 2025, risking BMW supply continuity through 2026.
  • Tennessee’s majority sale to Fixx Energy signals weaker U.S. demand and layoffs.
  • If HK IPO fails, AESC faces a funding crunch before Sunderland and South Carolina ramps.

What makes AESC unique

  • AESC validated battery passports with DENSO and TÜV Rheinland Japan on June 29, 2026.
  • BMW’s July 2026 Neue Klasse cells tie AESC to a flagship platform launch.
  • AESC’s local-for-local plants in Japan, Britain, and America shorten OEM logistics.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Company News

PR Newswire
Jun 30th, 2026
DENSO and TÜV Rheinland Japan validate battery passport for AESC energy storage products ahead of EU mandate

DENSO and TÜV Rheinland Japan have validated a battery passport for AESC Group's energy storage products using actual data, confirming its compliance with the EU Battery Regulation ahead of the February 2027 mandate. DENSO provided the technological foundation for generating and managing battery passports, which enables access to battery information via QR codes whilst maintaining data security. TÜV Rheinland Japan, acting as an independent certification body, verified the system's regulatory compliance and data reliability based on EU standards. AESC supplied data from its existing energy storage systems business and has implemented sustainability measures across its supply chain, including battery recycling frameworks. The validation confirmed the solution's practicality for real-world business integration. The companies will now expand their efforts to include AESC's automotive batteries for broader market implementation.

Bloomberg
Apr 17th, 2026
GIC-Backed Envision AESC Is Said to Mull Up to $2 Billion HK IPO

Envision AESC, a major global manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage systems, is considering an initial public offering in Hong Kong as soon as this year, according to people familiar with the situation.

Yahoo Finance
May 9th, 2025
Envision AESC secures £1bn for Sunderland gigafactory

Japan-owned AESC has secured £1 billion to build a second electric car battery gigafactory in Sunderland, UK. The funding, backed by the UK government, includes £680 million in financial guarantees from state bodies and £320 million from private financing and new equity. The plant will supply Nissan's nearby factory and employ over 1,000 people. Chancellor Rachel Reeves stated the deal will enhance the resilience and growth of British industries.

Ville de Montréal
Mar 22nd, 2024
Envision AESC To Invest $810 Million In Battery Factory For BMW's Neue Klasse EVs

Envision AESC to invest $810 million in battery factory for BMW's Neue Klasse EVs.

Qingdao ClearCrest Innovations Co.,Ltd
Nov 19th, 2023
AESC kicks off construction of battery plant in South Carolina

AESC kicks off construction of battery plant in South Carolina.