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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