Battery Pack Design Mechanical Engineer
Company: BMZ USA, INC
Location: Virginia Beach
Posted on: January 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Battery Pack Design Mechanical
Engineer Battery Pack Design Mechanical Engineer BMZ USA, Inc.
develops and produces high-tech lithium-ion battery systems and is
looking for a Battery Pack Design Mechanical Engineer to join our
team. BMZ USA is one of the four development and manufacturing
sites of BMZ Group that employs almost 2,000 people worldwide. In
the last 5 years, we have made significant progress in
transitioning BMZ USA from a sales office into a development and
manufacturing company. But we have just started: New customers and
double digit growth are what we have seen and what we are
positioned for. A friendly and safe working environment and a place
to grow is what we offer. We are looking for a professional with
experience and the mindset to not only execute the daily tasks but
also to take on new challenges as we continue our path to become
the biggest supplier for customized li-ion battery pack solutions.
POSITION SUMMARYWe are seeking a skilled and motivated Battery Pack
Design Mechanical Engineer to support the design, development, and
manufacturing of lithium-ion batteries, chargers, energy storage
systems, and production solutions. This role involves close
collaboration with cross-functional teams and external partners to
bring innovative products from concept through production. JOB
FUNCTIONS - Engage in all phases of the product development
lifecycle: concept generation, quotation, design iteration,
validation, and mass production. - Collaborate with
cross-functional teams including electrical, software, industrial
design, purchasing, production, and quality. - Develop mechanical
solutions for battery pack enclosures, busbars, interconnects, and
injection molded components - Integration of PCBs, Sensors, and
harnessing within mechanical constraints of the battery pack -
Define test plans and ensure design meets applicable standards (UL,
IEC, UN38.3, ETC…) - Interface with external vendors, particularly
for injection molding, to manage tooling, DFM feedback, and
production timelines. - Collaborate with operations to ensure
design if manufacturable (DFM/DFA) - Support the development of
automated/semiautomated assembly process, jigs, fixtures and
equipment. - Lead and/or participate in the validation of internal
and outsourced components and assemblies. - Participate in design
reviews and provide feedback on mechanical concepts, drawings, and
designs. - Prepare and maintain technical documentation, BOMs, and
engineering records. - Manage and execute the engineering change
process, including documentation, revision control, and workflow
integration. - Provide technical guidance to internal teams and
consultation to customers and suppliers. - Occasional domestic and
international travel may be required. MINIMUM ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND
EXPERIENCE - BSME with significant experience (DENG or MS favored).
- 3-7 years of experience in mechanical design, with a focus on
electronics packaging and manufacturing. - 5 years of experience
with CAD design in SolidWorks, including assemblies, surfacing, and
simulation tools. - Experience with DFMEA, APQP, design reviews and
engineering documentation - Strong communication skills in English,
both written and verbal. - Proficient in Microsoft Office and
engineering documentation tools. ADDITIONAL VALUED SKILLS AND
EXPERIENCE (NOT REQUIRED) - Deep understanding of injection molded
plastics and DFM principles. - Knowledge of ingress protection
strategies (dust/water sealing) - Familiarity with GD&T,
tolerance stack-up analysis, and ISO/regulated environments. -
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional
collaboration skills. - High-voltage safety design, knowledge of
battery industry regulatory standards - Background in high-volume
manufacturing or automotive-grade quality systems REPORTING TO THIS
POSITION - None. BENEFITS: - 401(k) - Dental Insurance - Health
Insurance - Health savings account - Vision Insurance - Variety of
supplemental insurance - Life insurance paid by the employer -
Flexible schedule - Paid time off - Referral program PHYSICAL
DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENTThe physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing
the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to
stand; walk; use hands, fingers, handle, or grasp; reach with hands
and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk and hear. Vision
abilities required. The employee may be required to occasionally
lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.Working hours are 8:00 am to 5:00
pm EST., Monday through Friday. The noise levels in some
manufacturing facilities frequently may exceed the normal dBA. Work
conditions may include elevated noise levels requiring hearing
protection. While performing the duties of this job, the employee
may be exposed to some mechanical parts, fumes or airborne
particles, and risk of electrical shock.The employee is required to
wear personal protective equipment, possibly including hearing
protection, as well as proper grounding equipment to eliminate the
chance of electrostatic discharge.General sign-off: The employee is
expected to adhere to all company policies and act as a role model
in their adherence.BMZ USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
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