Lead HV Battery Structures Engineer

Lead HV Battery Structures Engineer - Contract 📍 Gaydon | ⏳ 12 Month Contract We are supporting a leading automotive OEM in the search for a Lead HV Battery Structures Engineer to join their Vehicle Structures team based in Gaydon. This is a key contract role, reporting directly to the Technical Group Leader, with responsibility for the design, development and delivery of HV battery structural systems across multiple in‑flight vehicle programmes. The Role You'll take a lead technical role in the delivery of HV battery enclosures, including frame, lid, sealing, venting and associated bracketry, ensuring all programmes meet the latest technical requirements, safety standards and strategic direction. Working at vehicle and platform level, you'll ensure robust structural integration, compatibility with adjacent systems, and delivery of critical vehicle attributes throughout the delivery phase. Key Responsibilities Lead delivery of HV battery structural systems across active vehicle programmes Own the design and development of components through the delivery phase, with platform and project engineer accountability Ensure structures meet cost, weight, NVH, dynamics, safety and functional targets Drive efficient structural integration and compatibility within the wider vehicle architecture Interface with Vehicle and Power Unit programme teams to support system delivery Ensure designs are released for tooling and manufacture in line with programme timing Maintain alignment with latest technical requirements and engineering strategy Provide technical leadership while managing multiple priorities simultaneously Essential Skills & Experience Proven leadership and execution capability within a complex engineering environment Strong experience in HV Battery, Body or Subframe structural components Background in mechanical design of safety‑critical structures Demonstrated ability to lead component and system engineering in context Experience delivering performance attributes including durability, stiffness, NVH, weight and cost Self‑motivated engineer able to deliver with minimal supervision Strong multitasking and stakeholder‑management skills Education & Background Mechanical design or structural engineering background Degree in Engineering or equivalent qualification