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For over 110 years Aston Martin has made the most exquisitely addictive performance sports cars.

But no one builds an Aston Martin on their own. Behind these legends and landmarks are hundreds of dreamers, darers and doers who make extraordinary happen, every single day. That’s why the name of everyone who has ever worn our famous wings is inscribed on the wall of our factory.

As we embark on an exciting new era for the business, we need the very best people to write their own chapter on our journey to become the world’s most desirable ultra-luxury British performance brand.

Join us.

Purpose of the Role:

To be responsible for the on-time delivery of the different commodities identified as key areas in the High Voltage battery systems in which Aston Martin is responsible for the in-house development such as modules, busbars, contactors, and harnesses.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

As the Energy Storage Lead, you will be responsible for the following activities:

• Define and own the strategy towards system engineering for the HV Batteries across AML platforms.
• Identify industry trends and steer AML into the right technical solutions for requirement management.
• Identify industry trends for Battery Management Systems and their suitability for different applications for AML.
• Lead a team of engineers and external suppliers to deliver the HV Battery and BMS on time into production, including but not limited to:
  • Technical reference for the identified commodities.
  • Quality: Identify and contain potential quality concerns using engineering quality systems (FMEAs, Robustness Studies).
  • Cost: Work with the Principal Engineer, challenging cost targets and working practices to deliver the optimum solution for AML.
  • Function: Drive a culture of robust System Design Specification to define system functional targets; deliver components to achieve targets; support Test & Development team with DVP planning & execution; ensure supplier tests are completed on time.
• Serve as the main point of contact for the HV Battery design and requirement definition, including BMS.
• Work cross-functionally with other R&D departments to align strategies and resources to meet programme needs.
• Acquire and evaluate competitor benchmark information to influence concept creation in early project phases.
• Coordinate system and supplier comparison studies and evaluate RFQ responses to influence management decisions.
• Train, coach, and present technical information, sharing knowledge throughout AML.
• Manage key relationships with both internal and external stakeholders

Essential Experience:

• Previous experience in Systems Engineering for HV Batteries, both design and validation from early stages of research to production.
• Previous experience in Battery Management Systems, both design and validation from early stages of research to production.
• Knowledge of all relevant vehicle legislation and certification requirements for automotive high voltage battery packs and associated HV systems.
• Knowledge of project life cycle management from early R&D to series production.
• Hands-on experience working with LV and HV systems.
• Leadership of product development projects to production.
• Tracking and planning of engineering, tooling, and piece costs.
• Experience working with Academia in R&D projects.
• Proficiency in Simulink and Vector Toolset.

Preferred Experience:

• High Voltage Automotive Battery Systems development for high-performance hybrid and/or electric vehicles.
• Understanding of hybrid and electric powertrain system functionalities and attributes at vehicle, system, and component levels.
• Automotive powertrain electrical, electronic, and mechanical integration knowledge.
• Experience with CAD (NX, CATIA).
• Formal releasing procedures and design change management.
• Previous management experience.

About You:

• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, self-motivated, eager to take responsibility and deliver results with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated experience in cross-functional teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organise multiple inputs into a succinct summary.
• Accomplished writer of technical and project status reports.
• Fluent presenter of technical information at all levels, including to senior director level at AML and in external companies.
• Ability to challenge experts, consultants, and seniors by presenting measured opinions.
• Passion for the advancement of hybrid and electric powertrain and vehicle technology.