Purpose of the Role
Cell Development Project Engineer
Location: Oxford, UK
Function/Department: Cell Technology / Cell Design
Reporting to: Head of Cell Design – Cell Technology / Cell Development
The Opportunity
Agratas is driving innovation in sustainable energy solutions, and we are seeking a Project Engineer to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of battery technology. This position offers the chance to lead cross-functional coordination, manage complex workflows, and ensure design traceability within our cutting-edge PLM systems.
You will be at the heart of our cell design team, ensuring seamless collaboration between engineering, R&D, manufacturing, and procurement functions, while guiding the evolution of lithium-ion battery cell development from concept to volume manufacturing.
Key Responsibility Areas
Project Leadership:
• Drive coordination across product engineering functions to ensure efficient execution of multiple development programs.
• Manage internal materials logistics, oversee build efforts, and deliver technical information to stakeholders.
• Lead the transfer of knowledge between materials and product development teams, preparing concise technical reports.
PLM & Data Management:
• Own the management of build variants, materials, and assemblies within PLM (Teamcenter).
• Create and maintain EBOM configurations, ensuring consistency in naming conventions and hierarchies.
• Oversee engineering release of BOM configurations and establish robust catalogues for traceability.
• Design Transfer & Governance:
• Facilitate the transfer of technical design information across functions, ensuring clarity and domain-specific context.
• Champion best practices in process governance and configuration control.
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Knowledge, Skills & Experience
• Battery Expertise: Significant experience in lithium-ion battery development, with exposure to all phases from materials screening to volume manufacturing.
• PLM Mastery: Deep knowledge of Teamcenter PLM, including requirements management, EBOM/MBOM/BOP, change management, and CAD data integration.
• Program Management: Proven track record in program/project management within battery product development, with strong cross-functional communication skills.
• Analytical Thinking: Experience in data analysis, modelling, and root cause failure analysis. Ability to develop contingency plans under tight deadlines.
• Collaboration: Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to align diverse teams across R&D, engineering, manufacturing, and procurement
Qualifications
• Advanced degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Demonstrated success in supporting lithium-ion battery development through program/project management.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and fostering team growth.
Leadership Skills
• Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Credibility and confidence in working with a wide range of individuals and groups.
• Ability to drive adoption of best practices and lead training initiatives.
Joining Agratas R&D in Oxford means becoming part of a cutting-edge team shaping the future of sustainable energy storage, with the backing of Tata Sons and the excitement of a scale-up environment.
Join us at Agratas and help shape the future of advanced research and development.
