Battery Cooling – Lead Engineer (Contract)
We are recruiting an experienced Battery Cooling / Thermal Systems Lead Engineer to support the end-to-end design, development and launch of automotive cooling systems for a major OEM vehicle programme.
This is a hands-on engineering role with full component ownership, covering concept through production, working closely with suppliers, manufacturing and CAE teams.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead design and development of battery and engine cooling systems
* Ownership of cooling components including radiators, heat exchangers, pumps, valves, fans, hoses and coolant circuits
* Deliver prototype and production-ready engineering solutions
* Manage suppliers and support RFQ/RFI activities
* Ensure compliance with OEM processes, PLM standards and validation requirements
* Drive cost, weight and quality optimisation (VAVE)
* Maintain BOMs, DFMEAs, drawings and technical documentation
* Support testing, issue resolution and build support activities
Required Skills & Experience
* Strong background in automotive battery cooling / thermal management systems
* Experience across concept to launch within an OEM or Tier-1 environment
* Proven component ownership and design release experience
* Advanced CAD capability using CATIA V5 / V6 (3DX experience beneficial)
* Knowledge of GD&T, DFMEA, DFM/DFA and BOM management
* Supplier coordination and programme delivery experience
Desirable
* BEV or hybrid vehicle programmes
* Cost reduction and VAVE initiatives
* NVH and CAE collaboration
This role suits a Lead or Senior Engineer who enjoys technical ownership and delivery-focused engineering in a fast-paced automotive environment.
Contract role | Competitive market rate
Apply now to discuss further