Job Description
We are looking for a Lead Coating Engineer to guide a team responsible for process development, technology trials, and scale‑up across the full electrode manufacturing workflow. You will guide a small team, introduce new materials and chemistries, and drive robust industrialisation of next‑generation electrode processes.
The Lead Coating Engineer will:
* Lead and develop a team of electrode process engineers across Mixing, Coating, Calendering, and Slitting.
* Develop, optimise, and validate electrode manufacturing processes for scalability and efficiency.
* Drive NPI activities, including trials, experiments, and feasibility studies for new materials and chemistries.
* Own technical documentation including PFMEAs, control plans, specifications, and process flows.
* Lead structured root cause analysis and resolve complex electrode performance or equipment issues.
* Manage CAPEX activities including equipment specification, installation, and commissioning.
The Lead Coating Engineer will have:
* Degree (or equivalent experience) in Mechanical, Chemical, Materials, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering.
* Proven leadership experience in process development or industrialisation.
* Strong understanding of electrode manufacturing processes and high‑speed production equipment.
* Excellent problem‑solving and data analysis skills, with the ability to interpret complex process data.
* Strong knowledge of automation, mechanical, and control systems.
* Solid understanding of HSE and quality systems in advanced manufacturing.
If you’re an experienced engineering leader who thrives in a development‑focused environment and enjoys driving next‑generation manufacturing capability, we’d love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV or get in touch to find out more about this opportunity.