ESME Battery Systems Engineer — Motorsports Innovator

Gm Performance Power Units; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

GM Performance Power Units (GM PPU) is seeking a highly skilled ESME Application Engineer to join our engineering team in Manchester. The role focuses on safely building high-performance battery systems with quality as a core value.

You will lead the design and optimization of manufacturing processes for the Energy Store and ESME, ensure safety, and collaborate across Quality, Engineering, and Operations to deliver Built-In Quality.

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.

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

Team collaboration

Project leadership

Problem solving

Hands-on engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Engineering Technology

Tools

CATIA

NX

SolidWorks

Job description

GM Performance Power Units (GM PPU) is seeking a highly skilled ESME Application Engineer to join our engineering team in Manchester. The role focuses on safely building high-performance battery systems with quality as a core value.

You will lead the design and optimization of manufacturing processes for the Energy Store and ESME, ensure safety, and collaborate across Quality, Engineering, and Operations to deliver Built-In Quality.