ESME Application Engineer: High-Performance Battery Systems

Gm Performance Power Units; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

GM Performance Power Units in Concord, NC seeks an ESME Application Engineer to lead manufacturing design for the Energy Store and ES/ESME enclosure. You will design production processes, ensure safety, and collaborate with Quality to implement robust procedures.

The role requires CAD expertise, robotics programming, and strong cross-functional communication to drive Built-In Quality and continuous improvement in a high-performance environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of battery pack assembly engineering experience.
• Experience programming industrial robots.
• Proficient in 3D CAD software (CATIA, NX, SolidWorks, or similar).
• Strong written and verbal communication; teamwork.

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

Battery pack assembly

Robot programming

CAD software

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Independent project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

CATIA

NX

SolidWorks

Job description

GM Performance Power Units in Concord, NC seeks an ESME Application Engineer to lead manufacturing design for the Energy Store and ES/ESME enclosure. You will design production processes, ensure safety, and collaborate with Quality to implement robust procedures.

The role requires CAD expertise, robotics programming, and strong cross-functional communication to drive Built-In Quality and continuous improvement in a high-performance environment.