Chief Engineer - Power Battery Systems

Our client, a leader in energy storage systems, is currently looking to hire a Chief Engineer
- Battery Systems to join their team. The successful candidate will develop module and pack battery systems engineering and run high level programmes integrating battery packs into customer sites.

• Provide overall technical leadership and engineering strategy across the battery programme, from cell through module, pack and deployment.
• Provide high level programme management of Battery Systems development at module and pack level and lead integration projects with customers.
• Set and maintain engineering standards, processes and governance across the organisation.
• Oversee BMS/EMS integration, testing and validation strategy.
• Own technical risk management, engineering roadmap and cross-programme delivery planning.
• Act as senior technical point of contact for customers and key stakeholders.
• Identify new technologies and potential IP, support patent applications.

• STEM degree in engineering, science, or a related field.
• Proven track record in a senior engineering leadership role (Chief Engineer, Head of Engineering, Engineering Director or equivalent).
• Wide breadth of experience within battery pack design and development.
• Strong background in battery module and pack integration, ideally with direct delivery experience.
• Track record of delivering prototype or low-volume hardware programmes to tight deadlines.
• Excellent technical programme/project management skills across multi-disciplinary engineering programmes.