Lead Engineer Battery

Battery Cooling – Lead Engineer (Contract)

We are recruiting an experienced Battery Cooling / Thermal Systems Lead Engineer to support the end-to-end design, development and launch of automotive cooling systems for a major OEM vehicle programme.

This is a hands-on engineering role with full component ownership, covering concept through production, working closely with suppliers, manufacturing and CAE teams.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead design and development of battery and engine cooling systems

* Ownership of cooling components including radiators, heat exchangers, pumps, valves, fans, hoses and coolant circuits

* Deliver prototype and production-ready engineering solutions

* Manage suppliers and support RFQ/RFI activities

* Ensure compliance with OEM processes, PLM standards and validation requirements

* Drive cost, weight and quality optimisation (VAVE)

* Maintain BOMs, DFMEAs, drawings and technical documentation

* Support testing, issue resolution and build support activities

Required Skills & Experience

* Strong background in automotive battery cooling / thermal management systems

* Experience across concept to launch within an OEM or Tier-1 environment

* Proven component ownership and design release experience

* Advanced CAD capability using CATIA V5 / V6 (3DX experience beneficial)

* Knowledge of GD&T, DFMEA, DFM/DFA and BOM management

* Supplier coordination and programme delivery experience

Desirable

* BEV or hybrid vehicle programmes

* Cost reduction and VAVE initiatives

* NVH and CAE collaboration

This role suits a Lead or Senior Engineer who enjoys technical ownership and delivery-focused engineering in a fast-paced automotive environment.

Contract role | Competitive market rate

Apply now to discuss further