ESME Application Engineer - High Voltage Battery Systems

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

Job summary

GM Performance Power Units in Concord, NC seeks an ESME Application Engineer to advance high‑performance battery system assembly and integration. You will design, optimize and validate manufacturing processes for the Energy Store (ES) and Energy Store Main Enclosure (ESME) while maintaining safety and quality standards.

You’ll lead robotics programming, CAD modeling, and cross‑functional collaboration with safety, quality and operations teams to deliver Built‑In Quality and reliable power unit

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, 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).
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
• Self-driven with ability to lead projects independently.
• Experience in automotive, aerospace, motorsport, or other high-performance industries is a plus.

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

Robotics programming

3D CAD (CATIA/NX/SolidWorks)

Communication

Independent 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 advance high‑performance battery system assembly and integration. You will design, optimize and validate manufacturing processes for the Energy Store (ES) and Energy Store Main Enclosure (ESME) while maintaining safety and quality standards.

You’ll lead robotics programming, CAD modeling, and cross‑functional collaboration with safety, quality and operations teams to deliver Built‑In Quality and reliable power unit