Lead Process Engineer

-Are you an experienced Lead Process Engineer, within high-speed or advanced manufacturing (better still Automotive, Battery, or related industries)?
-Would you like to join one of the UK s leading developers of new Battery technology at their state-of-the-art UK Manufacturing facility in the West Midlands?
-Do you want to earn a highly competitive annual salary, together with a full comprehensive benefits package, and the chance for real career progression?

If your answer is yes to these three questions, please kindly read on

The Opportunity
LEAD PROCESS ENGINEER DEVELOPMENT (BATTERY / ELECTRODE)

Our Client is one of the UK s leading pioneers in the race to develop and manufacture the latest Battery technology for industry, with an initial primary focus on supporting our ever-growing Automotive manufacturing sector (but not exclusively!), ensuring that there will be a brighter and greener future for us all.

As part of this growth, we are now actively seeking an experienced Lead Process Engineer Development (Battery/Electrode) on a permanent basis. In this role, you will you will lead a team of engineers responsible for process development, technology trials, and scale-up activities across the full battery manufacturing workflow. You will work closely with product, electrochemistry, and operations teams to introduce new materials, methods, and chemistries into the company s manufacturing environment.

This role provides leadership across mixing, coating, calendering, slitting, Cell Assembly, Formation & Ageing (FA&T), and Module & Pack process streams. You will be responsible for validating new technologies, supporting customer projects, and delivering industrialisation solutions that enable next-generation lithium-ion Battery products.

Your duties and responsibilities will be:

• Leadership & Team Development
• Process Development & Industrialisation
• Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement
• Technology & Leading CAPEX Project Delivery

You will have the following qualifications & experience:

• You should ideally be educated to Degree level (Bachelor s or Master s) in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, Chemical, Material or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent, although plenty of relevant Process Engineering experience will be considered.
• You should be an experienced Lead Process Engineer with proven experience leading engineering teams in process development or industrialisation.
• You will have significant experience in Process Engineering within high-speed or advanced manufacturing (Automotive, Battery, or related industries).
• A strong knowledge of automation, mechanical, and control systems is required.
• You will have good problem-solving skills and ability to interpret complex process and machine data.
• Should have an excellent appreciation for HSE and quality systems.

It s great if you also have the following:

• Experience across multiple Battery manufacturing processes (Electrode, Cell Assembly, FA&T, Module & Pack).
• Hands-on experience with AutoCAD, Creo, or other design tools.
• Knowledge of PLCs, data acquisition systems, or advanced automation.
• Experience delivering CAPEX projects in manufacturing environments.

This position is available with immediate effect.

If you re seeking a new opportunity and think you have the skills and experience for this role, then apply now or contact Jason Seed via LinkedIn.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons who are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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