ESME Application Engineer: High-Voltage Battery Systems

Gm Performance Power Units; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

GM Performance Power Units in Concord, NC is seeking a highly skilled ESME Application Engineer to join our engineering team. This role focuses on safely building high-performance battery systems with the utmost quality.

You will lead design and optimization of manufacturing processes for ES and ESME, collaborate with Quality, and ensure Built-In Quality through careful process development and documentation. Strong communication and independent leadership are essential.

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 verbal and written communication in multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to lead projects independently.
• Automotive/motorsport experience is a plus but not mandatory.

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

Excellent communication

Self-driven

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD software (CATIA/NX/SolidWorks)

Job description

GM Performance Power Units in Concord, NC is seeking a highly skilled ESME Application Engineer to join our engineering team. This role focuses on safely building high-performance battery systems with the utmost quality.

You will lead design and optimization of manufacturing processes for ES and ESME, collaborate with Quality, and ensure Built-In Quality through careful process development and documentation. Strong communication and independent leadership are essential.