ESME Battery Systems Engineer — High-Performance Motorsports

Gm Performance Power Units; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GM Performance Power Units is seeking a highly skilled ESME Application Engineer to join our engineering team in Hemel Hempstead. This role focuses on safely building high‑performance battery systems with emphasis on reliability and build quality, supporting the Energy Store program from design to production.

You will design, analyze, and optimize manufacturing processes, drive safety aligned with high‑voltage standards, and collaborate across teams to implement robust assembly procedures and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant industry experience 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

Robot programming

3D CAD

Communication

Project leadership

HV systems

Welding

DFM/DFA

PLC programming

F1 regs knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

GM Performance Power Units is seeking a highly skilled ESME Application Engineer to join our engineering team in Hemel Hempstead. This role focuses on safely building high‑performance battery systems with emphasis on reliability and build quality, supporting the Energy Store program from design to production.

You will design, analyze, and optimize manufacturing processes, drive safety aligned with high‑voltage standards, and collaborate across teams to implement robust assembly procedures and