Process Engineer

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AMTE Power plc is a leading battery business at the forefront of automotive transformation and energy storage systems, delivering climate change carbon reduction. We have a manufacturing plant in the far north coastal town of Thurso, Scotland and a technology development site in Milton Park, Oxford. Our business has been trading since 1997 and is a recognised brand in the development and production of high-quality lithium-ion and sodium-ion battery cells across a range of markets including automotive and energy storage.

We are going through an exciting period of rapid growth and are looking for a Process Engineer to join our growing team. In this role you will work with product and process technical experts to develop the manufacturing processes (Electrode & Cell Assembly) and support delivery of AMTE’s products to market.

The Process Engineer will report to the Engineering Manager and will be based in our Thurso Plant.

Responsibilities:

• Provide line-management to Process Technicians to deliver process development for new and existing battery cells (both pouch and cylindrical).
• Lead the electrode and cell assembly process engineering development for multiple cell products.
• Lead the creation of design of experiments (DOE) and perform optimisation of all manufacturing process parameters.
• Support the creation and development of Process FMEAs, Control and Reactions Plans.
• Support Product technical experts to further refine and develop products for scale-up manufacturing (DfM and DfA).
• Support the creation and development of electrode and cell assembly Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) for multiple cell products.
• Develop any processes required for customer specific cells that may require inclusion of bespoke components.
• Prepare any reports as required and ensure these are peer reviewed.
• Support the Project Managers on delivery of projects on-time, on-budget to quality.
• Sign off and complete work in line with instructions on-time, on-budget to quality.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures as well as legislative requirements including Health and Safety.
• Ensure appropriate use of PPE at all times.
• Support the management team with customer, contractor and site visits as required.

Requirements

• NVQ/HND Qualifications in Engineering.
• 6 sigma training is desirable but not essential.
• Experience (3 Yrs+) of working in a Manufacturing and/or Engineering Design environment essential.
• Fully computer literate due to numerous bespoke computer programs.
• Excellent stakeholder communications and management skills.
• Collaborative and proactive team member with strong interpersonal skills.
• Desire to learn new battery technologies and become a process expert.
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 25 days holiday plus public holidays
• Company sick pay scheme
• Company family leave scheme
• Annual bonus (discretionary)
• Annual salary review (discretionary)
• Scottish Widows pension

More about AMTE Power

AMTE Power Plc is a high growth AIM Listed company that has been trading since 1997. We have a manufacturing plant in the far north coastal town of Thurso, Scotland and a technology development site in Milton Park, Oxford. We are dedicated to developing, scaling up and manufacturing state-of-the-art battery technologies with applications in the automotive, aerospace and specialised markets.

With ambitious aims of commencing production of its own batteries and moving towards building and operating a £160million+ “Megafactory” in the UK, AMTE Power offers numerous opportunities to add value and contribute to a company that will play a central role in the green economy globally.

Please contact HR@amtepower.com if you would like more information about the Process Engineer position or AMTE Power plc. Please send your CV and Cover Letter indicating your interest in the position to: HR@amtepower.com. Our HR team will be accepting CVs up until Monday 17th April 2023 with the aim for first interviews to take place the week of the 24th April 2023.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Thurso: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location