Sealing & Adhesives Engineer

Sealing & Adhesives Engineer for HV Battery Enclosure (Project Engineer)

Posted: 27th December, 2025

Position: Sealing & Adhesives Engineer for HV Battery Enclosure (Project Engineer

Domain: Automotive

Job Type: Permanent / Contract

Location: Warwickshire, UK

We are seeking a highly skilled Engineer with hands-on experience in sealing and adhesive technologies to support the development and launch of advanced battery Enclosure systems. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fastpaced Engineering environments, understands the complexities of prototype and production ramp-up, and is confident in supporting prototype build activities and production launch within Midlands-based facilities.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring robust sealing strategies, high-quality adhesive applications, and flawless execution during prototype and production launches.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the development, validation, and implementation of sealing and adhesive solutions for battery frames, enclosures, and related structural components.
Support build activities directly on the shop floor across prototype and production plants in the Midlands, ensuring correct application processes and resolving issues in real time.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, manufacturing, quality, and supplier engineering, to ensure sealing and adhesive requirements are fully integrated into product and process designs.
Conduct rootcause analysis and implement corrective actions for sealing or bonding issues identified during builds or testing.
Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and quality standards related to sealing and adhesive operations.
Support launch readiness activities, including PFMEA reviews, process capability assessments, tooling validation, and operator training.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance sealing robustness, reduce variation, and improve manufacturability.
Work closely with prototype build teams to capture lessons learned and ensure smooth transition into production environments.
Liaise with suppliers to evaluate new materials, adhesives, sealants, and application technologies.
Support the design development workstream within the scope of engineering development projects.
Conduct design analysis, simulation & development with utmost quality within agile framework.
Dynamic & static attribute targets to be integrated into the product design assessment.
Support prototype design freeze activities for the customer application. Support customer production/prototype sites & liaise with their engineering team.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience Required:

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
Experience in HV battery Enclosures systems
Experience and knowledge of automated adhesive application systems and equipment.
Familiarity with industry standards for sealing, bonding, and structural integrity
Direct engineering experience with sealing and adhesive systems, ideally within battery frames/enclosures. Experience in related areas such as automotive body structures, closures, or structural bonding will also be considered.
Proven ability to support hands-on build activities in manufacturing plants, preferably within the Midlands region.
Strong background working in launch environments, including both prototype and production facilities.
Solid understanding of manufacturing processes such as bonding, sealing, curing, surface preparation, and material compatibility.
Experience with DFMEA/PFMEA, control plans, and process validation.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, CAD data, and technical specifications.
Strong problem-solving skills with a practical, shopfloor-focused mindset.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
Willingness to travel between Midlands-based facilities as required.

What we offer (For Permanent)

Competitive Salary in line with the level of experience
UK Work Visa sponsorship for eligible candidates

Opportunity to be part of world-class product development projects
Pension Scheme
28 Days Holidays (Annual + Bank Holidays)

The application window for this position shall be closed any time as per the applications we may receive.