ESME Application Engineer for High-Performance Battery Systems

Gm Performance Power Units; Watford; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GM Performance Power Units in Concord, NC seeks an ESME Application Engineer to help safely build high‑performance battery systems. The role emphasizes quality and Built‑In Safety within a dynamic engineering team.

You will lead manufacturing-process design for Energy Store components, coordinate with QA and safety teams, and drive continuous improvement via root-cause analysis and clear documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• 2+ years in battery pack assembly engineering.
• Experience programming industrial robots.
• Proficient in 3D CAD software (CATIA, NX, SolidWorks, or similar).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Self-driven with a demonstrated ability to lead projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and optimization of the manufacturing process of the Energy Store (ES) and Energy Store Main Enclosure (ESME).
• Design and analyze production processes to ensure personnel safety at all times.
• Work with the Quality Department to develop in-process and end-of-line quality procedures for various assembly processes including equipment planning, evaluation, and selection.
• Actively contribute to the design process of the Energy Store (ES) and Energy Store Main Enclosure (ESME) to achieve Built-In Quality.
• Conduct root cause analysis for any problems found throughout the build process and communicate findings to relevant team members while documenting learnings.
• Create and maintain manufacturing operation work instructions.
• Document and communicate assembly process developments and innovations clearly.
• Work with the ERS Assembly Manager and High Voltage Safety Supervisor to ensure adherence to safety, quality, and operational standards.

Skills

Robotics programming

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Problem solving

Self-driven

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CATIA

NX

SolidWorks

Job description

GM Performance Power Units in Concord, NC seeks an ESME Application Engineer to help safely build high‑performance battery systems. The role emphasizes quality and Built‑In Safety within a dynamic engineering team.

You will lead manufacturing-process design for Energy Store components, coordinate with QA and safety teams, and drive continuous improvement via root-cause analysis and clear documentation.