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We specialise in battery pack solutions for low-volume electrified applications, including buses, sports cars, and other vehicles. Our mission is to make electrification both possible and compelling for every vehicle OEM, by providing tailored, cost-effective battery packs with unmatched speed and flexibility.\nBy integrating proprietary software, mechanical design, and manufacturing technologies, into a single technology stack we call Arc, we deliver custom battery systems that meet a wide range of energy, power, and lifecycle requirements. Our chemistry-agnostic, scalable designs are built to accelerate the journey to net zero for our customers.\nWorking at IONETIC\nIONETIC offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast-moving, innovative start-up that is shaping the future of electric mobility. With a strong order pipeline and growing demand for our technology, we’re expanding our team to broaden our capabilities and scale our operations.\nAs an early-stage employee, you will play a key role in developing the foundational technologies and capabilities that will power the next generation of electric vehicles. Every employee at IONETIC takes on meaningful responsibility and is encouraged to contribute ideas, take initiative, and grow both professionally and personally in a supportive, collaborative environment.\nOpportunity\nThe Manufacturing Engineering team are responsible for the definition and development of our new manufacturing processes and facilities for our new products to support our growing UK customer base. You will be responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining manufacturing processes to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role focuses heavily on designing and implementing jigs, fixtures, and manufacturing methods that enhance productivity, repeatability, and manufacturability across our production activities. New technology applications and processes will be a fundamental part of the role.\nResponsibilities\nWork within a team to plan, specify, develop, and implement manufacturing facilities for battery assembly and testing that meets its targets for quality, cost and performance. \n\nWork closely with internal and external design teams to ensure products and technology required is feasible and cost effective and meets all manufacturing requirements through digitalisation tools. \nDevelop and refine manufacturing processes for new and existing products, ensuring they meet quality, cost, and delivery targets.\nDesign, develop, and validate jigs, fixtures, gauges, and tooling to support assembly, test, and fabrication operations.\nDesign, develop, and validate processes interacting with automation systems including Cobots, industrial robots, Laser and testing operations.\nWork with internal teams and external suppliers to procure and commission new fixtures and tooling.\nEnsure all tooling complies with safety, ergonomic, and operational standards.\nBe an integral part of the early build phases both internally and at any customer facility. \nEvaluate suitability of manufacturing technologies and manufacturing systems, including Industrial engineering activities such as cycle line layouts and Ergonomic assessments \nLead all manufacturing tasks to ensure that all programme deliverables are achieved on time and at cost. \nContribute to the manufacturing aspects to support new business studies for new programmes / customers. \nSkills and Experience\nIdeally educated to Degree level or above in an engineering, science or maths-based discipline. 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