Resource Consultant - Battery, EV & Gigafactory Recruitment
Join a world-leading developer of high-performance battery systems, driving innovation in defence technology. As R&D Manager, you’ll lead the development and industrialisation of cutting-edge battery chemistries, like Nickel-Zinc (NiZn), supporting vital submarine programs and emerging applications.
The R&D Manager will:
- Lead planning and delivery of R&D projects on NiZn and emerging battery technologies.
- Manage lab trials, prototype development, and early product validation.
- Translate business goals into technical research workstreams.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate R&D into product lifecycles.
- Provide Design Authority oversight for battery cells once qualified.
- Ensure compliance with engineering and quality management systems.
The R&D Manager will have:
- Degree in Engineering or related science discipline; postgraduate preferred.
- Proven leadership managing applied R&D teams and programs.
- Hands-on experience in battery development, particularly aqueous chemistries.
- Strong knowledge of product development lifecycles from concept to production.
- Experience in regulated industries like Defence or Aerospace.
If you’re ready to lead innovation in advanced battery tech for defence, apply now to join a forward-thinking team shaping tomorrow’s energy systems.
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