ESME Battery Systems Engineer – HV & Automation

Gm Performance Power Units; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

GM Performance Power Units is seeking an ESME Application Engineer to join our engineering team in Gloucester. The role focuses on safely building high-performance battery systems with strong emphasis on quality.

You will lead design and optimization of ES and ESME manufacturing processes, ensure safety and quality, develop work instructions, and collaborate with the ERS Assembly Manager and HV Safety Supervisor to uphold standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• 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.
• Experience in automotive, aerospace, motorsport, or other high-performance industries is a strong 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

Robot programming

CAD software

Team collaboration

Technical communication

Independent leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CATIA

NX

SolidWorks

PLC knowledge

Job description

GM Performance Power Units is seeking an ESME Application Engineer to join our engineering team in Gloucester. The role focuses on safely building high-performance battery systems with strong emphasis on quality.

You will lead design and optimization of ES and ESME manufacturing processes, ensure safety and quality, develop work instructions, and collaborate with the ERS Assembly Manager and HV Safety Supervisor to uphold standards.