EV Battery Pack Design Engineer

Neev; Banbury; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Neev in Banbury, United Kingdom, is seeking an experienced automotive design engineer for EV battery pack development. You will apply CATIA design methods, optimize sheet metal and plastics components, and ensure robust structural integration.

The role requires strong CAD skills, GD&T knowledge, and hands-on collaboration with CAE and testing teams to drive design for manufacturability and reliability through prototype builds to production launches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering.
• 5+ years of automotive design engineering experience, preferably in EV battery packs.
• Proficiency in CATIA V5/V6 CAD tools.
• Strong understanding of sheet metal, plastics, and structural design.
• Experience with GD&T, DFMEA, DVP&R, BOM management and release processes.
• Knowledge of battery pack structures and thermal management.

Skills

EV battery design

CATIA V5/V6

GD&T

DFMEA

DVP&R

BOM management

CAE interpretation

Problem solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

CATIA CAD tools

Job description

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in automotive design engineering, preferably in EV battery pack development.
• Proficiency in CAD tools such as CATIA V5 & CATIA V6.
• Strong understanding of sheet metal, castings, extrusions, plastics, and structural design.
• Experience with GD&T, DFMEA, DVP&R, BOM management, and engineering release processes.
• Knowledge of battery pack structures, thermal management systems, and HV component integration.
• Ability to interpret CAE and test results for design optimization.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with EV OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers.
• Knowledge of lithium-ion battery systems and HV safety requirements.
• Familiarity with battery pack manufacturing processes such as welding, bonding, sealing, and assembly.
• Exposure to PLM tools.
• Experience supporting prototype builds and production launches.
• Understanding of automotive standards and regulations related to EV battery systems.