Vacancy at Lorillion
Manufacturing Technical Specialist – Battery Pack Assembly
UK
Vacancy listed
02/06/2026
Application deadline
17/07/2026
Details
Role Purpose:
The Manufacturing Technical Specialist will provide senior technical leadership for the development, industrialisation, and manufacture of advanced lithium-ion battery pack systems ranging from 60V to 800V using cylindrical and pouch cell technologies. Operating within a dynamic start-up environment, the role will lead the technical establishment of a new battery pack manufacturing facility from the ground up, supporting prototype, pilot, and low-to-medium volume production programmes for marine, industrial, and automotive sectors. The Manufacturing Technical Specialist will act as the senior manufacturing engineering authority within the organisation, driving manufacturing strategy, process architecture, production readiness, technical governance, and continuous improvement across all manufacturing activities. The role will work closely with engineering, operations, quality, programme management, and executive leadership teams to ensure safe, scalable, and commercially successful manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities:
The Manufacturing Technical Specialist will provide senior technical leadership for the development, industrialisation, and manufacture of advanced lithium-ion battery pack systems ranging from 60V to 800V using cylindrical and pouch cell technologies. Operating within a dynamic start-up environment, the role will lead the technical establishment of a new battery pack manufacturing facility from the ground up, supporting prototype, pilot, and low-to-medium volume production programmes for marine, industrial, and automotive sectors. The Manufacturing Technical Specialist will act as the senior manufacturing engineering authority within the organisation, driving manufacturing strategy, process architecture, production readiness, technical governance, and continuous improvement across all manufacturing activities. The role will work closely with engineering, operations, quality, programme management, and executive leadership teams to ensure safe, scalable, and commercially successful manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manufacturing Technical Leadership
- Provide senior technical leadership for all manufacturing engineering activities related to battery pack production. Define and implement manufacturing strategies supporting prototype through production manufacturing. Lead the industrialisation of battery pack products into stable, repeatable manufacturing processes. Establish manufacturing engineering standards, methodologies, and best practices across the organisation. Serve as the primary technical authority for manufacturing systems, processes, tooling, and production capability. ·
- Facility Setup & Manufacturing Industrialisation
- Lead the technical setup and commissioning of a new battery pack manufacturing facility from concept to operational readiness. Define production layouts, process flows, material handling systems, and manufacturing infrastructure requirements. Specify and oversee implementation of manufacturing equipment, assembly tooling, fixtures, and test systems. Develop scalable manufacturing capability aligned with low-volume/high-mix production requirements. Support future manufacturing growth and facility expansion planning.
- Battery Pack Manufacturing Engineering
- Lead manufacturing process development for lithium-ion battery packs using cylindrical and pouch cells. Oversee manufacturing methods for: o Cell handling and preparation o Cell interconnection and busbar joining o Laser, ultrasonic, and resistance welding processes o Thermal interface and adhesive application o HV electrical assembly and insulation systems o Cooling system integration o BMS integration and commissioning o End-of-line testing and validation Drive Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFM/DFA) collaboration with product engineering teams. Ensure manufacturing processes achieve required safety, quality, cost, and throughput objectives.
- Production Readiness & Operational Support
- Lead manufacturing readiness reviews for new product introduction (NPI). Support prototype builds, pilot production, and serial production launch activities. Provide expert-level support for manufacturing troubleshooting and complex technical issues. Lead root cause investigations and implementation of corrective and preventive actions. Drive operational improvements focused on productivity, quality, and efficiency.
- Quality, Compliance & Safety
- Support implementation and continuous improvement of manufacturing quality systems. Ensure manufacturing processes comply with applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements. Lead HV safety strategy and safe manufacturing practices for lithium-ion battery systems. Support compliance activities including: o UN38.3 o ISO9001 o IATF16949 readiness o CE/UKCA requirements o Marine and customer-specific standards Participate in PFMEA, process risk assessments, and manufacturing audits.
- Team Development & Cross-Functional Leadership
- Mentor and technically lead manufacturing engineers, technicians, and production personnel. Support recruitment and development of the manufacturing engineering team as the business scales. Collaborate closely with engineering, quality, supply chain, programme management, and leadership teams. Support supplier technical assessments and manufacturing capability reviews. Contribute to strategic planning and operational decision-making as part of the wider leadership team.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills Required:
- Degree qualified in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related discipline.
- Minimum 10+ years’ experience in manufacturing engineering or advanced manufacturing leadership roles.
- Significant experience within battery systems, electrification, automotive, aerospace, marine, defence, motorsport, or related high-reliability industries.
- Proven experience industrialising complex electro-mechanical or battery-based products from prototype through production.
- Strong expertise in lithium-ion battery pack manufacturing processes and technologies.
- Experience working with high-voltage systems and associated manufacturing safety requirements.
- Demonstrated experience establishing or scaling manufacturing operations.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing process validation, production readiness, and quality control methodologies.
- Experience developing manufacturing documentation, PFMEAs, control plans, SOPs, and process standards.
- Excellent structured problem-solving and root cause analysis capability.
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills Preferred:
- Experience manufacturing battery packs using cylindrical and pouch cell formats.
- Experience in low-volume/high-mix manufacturing environments.
- Experience in start-up or rapidly scaling technology businesses.
- Knowledge of automated and semi-automated battery assembly systems.
- Experience with laser welding, ultrasonic welding, resistance welding, or advanced joining technologies.
- Familiarity with MES, ERP, and manufacturing traceability systems.
- Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
- Understanding of APQP, PPAP, IATF16949, and automotive manufacturing systems.
- Experience within marine, industrial vehicle, specialist automotive, defence, or aerospace sectors.
- Chartered Engineer status or equivalent professional accreditation advantageous.
Role specific knowledge:
- Lithium-ion battery technologies and cell formats.
- Cylindrical and pouch cell manufacturing processes.
- High-voltage battery system assembly and safety.
- Battery pack architectures and integration methodologies.
- Battery Management System (BMS) integration.
- Welding and joining technologies for battery assemblies.
- Thermal management integration and materials.
- Manufacturing process design and industrialisation.
- Prototype, pilot, and low-volume production operations.
- Manufacturing quality systems and process control.
- Production tooling, fixtures, automation, and test equipment.
- Root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Regulatory and compliance requirements for battery systems.
- Traceability systems and manufacturing data management.
Personal Attributes:
- Strong technical leadership with strategic manufacturing mindset.
- Hands-on and pragmatic approach to engineering and problem solving.
- Entrepreneurial mindset suited to a fast-paced start-up environment.
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
- Strong decision-making capability under pressure.
- Excellent communication and team leadership skills.
- Collaborative and cross-functional working style.
- Self-motivated and capable of driving initiatives independently.
- Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable managing ambiguity.
- Passion for electrification, battery technology, and advanced manufacturing innovation.
Location and Travel:
- You must be eligible to work in the UK and have no restrictions for world-wide travel. We are unable to offer Visa sponsorship.
- This role is based at our Head Office in the UK, with flexibility for remote working up to 2 days a week.
- Working hours are 09h00 to 17h00, 5 days a week, however some travel is expected, and flexible working patterns are essential to the role.
Equal Opportunities Statement
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or background.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or background.