HV Battery Design PHEV Design Lead

Warwick

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Job Purpose:

To be responsible for the design of HV battery pack including the coordination of related engineering activities for PHEV vehicle applications across AML programmes

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Lead the 3D concept design generation of HV battery pack for PHEV application in alignment with HV systems hardware

Lead the generation of system specification, and be responsible for delivery of hardware that meets system targets

Responsibility for package inside the HV battery including arrangement of cells, modules, cooling, HV-connection, and other relevant components to achieve target values of battery

Responsibility for integration of the battery in the vehicle

Coordinate + moderate cross functional engineering meetings, preparation of presentations and status reports for management

Creation of detailed 3D CAD models and 2D drawings of HV battery pack incl. tolerance studies

Definition of HV battery pack BOM, driven by CAD structure

Chair FMEA meetings, ensure development team alignment on DVP and test activities

Liaise with interfacing system owners and package teams ensuring compatibility

Work closely with component suppliers ensuring cost, mass and functional optimisation

Support procurement team during supplier nomination process

Manage and maintain HV battery pack and HV systems CAD assembly within the whole programme buck

Troubleshooting and concern resolution during build and test phases

Work closely with development team to ensure functional performance + durability achieves targets and legal requirements are considered

Work closely with simulation team to ensure good model correlation for mainly thermal and vibrational behavior of battery components

Extensive liaison with internal HV Battery Systems team to achieve functional targets of HV Batteries

Releasing for prototype procurement and production launch

Tracking and management of all system costs – engineering, tooling, piece.

Train, coach and present technical information and share the knowledge throughout AML

Develop and record best practices and support development of design manuals to handle the Powertrain Electrification requirements of today and the future

Qualification & Experience:

Design and development of HV battery pack and HV systems hardware for hybrid and/or electric vehicles

Experience in designing the internals of a BEV vehicle with focus on cell/module arrangement and cooling

Understanding of hybrid and electric powertrain system functionalities and attributes at vehicle, system, and component levels

Significant experience in Siemens NX CAD software + Experience of using Teamcenter for data management

Knowledge of relevant vehicle legislation and certification requirements for HV automotive battery packs and HV systems

HV battery pack and vehicle level testing (including crash)

Experience in leading cross functional engineering activities (design, simulation, testing)

Simulation techniques used in the definition and validation of HV battery pack and HV systems hardware

Test methods used in the validation of HV battery pack and HV systems hardware

Ability to analyse and validate supplier data to identify issues

Working across functional teams (design, development, procurement, build and test) to deliver viable design solutions

Volume manufacturing processes – casting, machining, fabrication, forming, pipe and hose manufacture

BOM definition and maintenance

Creation of system DFMEAs

Working within an OEM environment

Formal releasing procedures and design change management

Tracking and planning of engineering, tooling and piece costs

Support of production sourcing activities

Support of production launch

Assembly line and general design for manufacture considerations

Engineering process and a working knowledge of industry standard tool sets.

Industry standard vehicle validation procedures

Developing design standards

Teamcenter PLM

Developing and documenting benchmark data

Engineering Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic and/or related field

High Voltage Senior Authorised Person Qualification

High Voltage Live Working Qualification

Behaviours:

An inquisitive nature that will question until a technical understanding is reached

Ability to prioritise multiple tasks on a day-to-day level

Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, self-motivated, eager to take responsibility and deliver results with minimal supervision

Experience in cross-functional teams

Ability to organise multiple inputs into 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 opinion

Passion for the advancement of hybrid and electric powertrain and vehicle technology

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