Mechanical Design Lead – ePowertrain & HV Battery Systems Join Aston Martin at the inception of its electrification journey. Shape the drive of tomorrow.

Aston Martin is entering a new era—and you could be at the heart of it. We’re seeking a passionate, creative, and tenacious mechanical design leader with a deep understanding of ePowertrain systems and HV battery integration to help power the future of performance.

This isn’t simply a design role. It’s an opportunity to influence real-world product outcomes, to see your creations come to life in vehicles that carry the spirit of engineering excellence, and to collaborate across disciplines to bring ambitious concepts into reality. From blank-page ideation to production support and legacy product enhancement, your fingerprint will be on every stage of our electrification journey.

🔩 Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and integration of ePowertrain components and subsystems, including HV batteries, cooling systems, enclosures, and structural mounts
• Drive innovation in packaging, weight optimization, NVH (Noise, Vibration, Harshness) performance, and system modularity
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Electrical, Vehicle Dynamics, Manufacturing, and Testing to ensure seamless integration and reliable performance
• Influence key design decisions at concept stage and carry technical ownership through development gateways to final sign-off
• Analyse and resolve technical issues with legacy products, ensuring continued reliability and performance across the lifecycle
• Champion engineering quality, process adherence, and cross-functional collaboration throughout program delivery

🧠 Your Profile

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, or demonstrable equivalent industry experience
• Extensive experience in high-voltage battery design, thermal management, and structural integration within automotive or closely related sectors
• Deep knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, materials, tolerance analysis, and DFM/DFA (Design for Manufacturing / Assembly) best practices
• Proficient in Siemens NX or similar CAD tools
• Strong problem-solving capability paired with creativity, resilience, and adaptability in a fast-paced development environment
• Clear communicator with the confidence to lead technical reviews, present concepts, and influence stakeholders across departments
• Collaborative spirit and the tenacity to drive projects forward in a dynamic team culture

🚀 Why This Role Matters

• You’ll be at the beginning of Aston Martin's electrification strategy—an opportunity to leave a legacy of your own
• Your work will directly influence the performance, feel, and character of future Aston Martin vehicles
• You’ll gain visibility across the company as a technical leader and valued contributor to vehicle innovation
• We’re not just building cars—we’re building the next generation of driving emotion

Belong at Aston Martin

We understand that the incredible beauty, craft, and art that defines an Aston Martin comes from the inclusion of our amazing people.

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.  We celebrate diversity and are seeking applicants who can bring something different. 

Please speak to us if there is anything you need to support making an application with us.

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