Battery Technical Specialist - Northampton, United Kingdom - Jonathan Lee Recruitment

Jonathan Lee Recruitment

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Northampton, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Battery Technical Specialist

Salary:

Negotiable

Location:

Northampton

PASSION FOR E-FUTURE?

We have found an answer to the question of what will be the drive for the vehicles of tomorrow: Your skills and passion.

You will not simply advance electro-mobility, but you will shape it together with us. Striving to master new challenges and persistentlysearching for even better solutions are the foundation of our everyday work. A love for cars and automotive technology underscores everything we do.

These are the factors that drive us to find even better solutions that move our customers forward consistentlyand foster excitement.

ENGINEERING SERVICES - THE KNOWLEDGE POWERING INNOVATION

You will be working for a global engineering consultancy that specialises in the design, development and integration both of electrified powertrain systems and of advanced internal combustion engines.

Our dual technological strategy is to lead the developmentof electro-mobility and, at the same time, the further optimisation of internal combustion engines.

DRIVE THE FUTURE WITH US
Engineering excellence is at the heart of everything we do.

We celebrate innovative thinking, encourage learning and knowledge development and it is important for us to grow our talent internally.

We are seeking exceptional engineers to join our team andcontribute to the further growth of our technical capabilities.

YOUR ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
This role is focused on providing leadership and expert knowledge towards technical delivery of all battery activities

Provide technical leadership and specialist support towards the delivery of electrification projects led by others:
on other battery projects

- to electrified vehicle, build and test programmes
- mentoring of engineers and section leaders
- technical support for project meetings
- to design reviews
- to business development

Generate, evaluate, and select solutions for developing Energy Storage Solutions (ESS)
Guide further development of MPT's battery build and test facilities:
Identify short-term optimisation and improvement opportunities
Support development of the longterm facility investment roadmap
Support the quotation and business development activities for future electrification projects
Prepare and supervise battery build, vehicle build and test programmes
Provide technical input into training needs across the business
Prepare and deliver technical papers and presentations
Technical point of contact and company representative for ESS and technologies
Define, modify, implement and authorise department processes
Technical point of contact for current and future Battery certification and sign off procedures
Support generation of foundation documentation (e.g. DFMEA and DVP)

EDUCATION
A postgraduate qualification in a related topic would be an advantage

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Proven background in the design, development and productionisation of battery packs and associated systems
Excellent understanding of cell form factor, chemistry and their impact on attribute tradeoff
Familiar with the technical standards associated with highvoltage battery packs (UN38.3, ECE R100, etc.)
Automotive industry experience and familiarity with the associated methodologies and standards (APQP, Product Specification, System Specification, FMEA, Design Verification Planning, Concerns System, Vmodel, ISO26262, etc.) is desirable
Able to supervise and motivate others, with the ability to lead and work as part of a team
Ability to influence the customer, senior management, and team members
Relevant experience in the field of powertrain engineering gained within an OEM or academic or consultancy environment
Strong professional credibility
Positive and proactive approach
High degree of professionalism and technical competence
Good interpersonal skills
Approachable and flexible
Confident and involving decision maker
Creative and able to generate ideas to solve problems
Take ownership of problems and seek to successfully resolve them
A high level of initiative to develop future business expansion plans

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.