Christopher Gardner

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Vauxhall Nova

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1984

Hotel by a beach

Engagement Model Offered

Day Rate / Hourly Rate; Technical / Advisory; Project based; Interim / Contract

Suited to Organisational Types

Start-ups; Scale-ups; SME; Corporate

Christopher is a battery technology and manufacturing engineer with 15 years of experience across engineering and R&D, including roles at Erubright and Warwick Manufacturing Group.

He specialises in battery technology development, manufacturing scale-up and engineering problem solving, helping organisations bridge the gap between design, process and production. He focuses on turning complex engineering challenges into practical, manufacturable solutions that can be delivered at scale.

Christopher’s Arena

• Battery Technology & Advanced Manufacturing; R&D, Scale-Up & Engineering Systems.

• Technical Focus: Battery Cell Technology, Manufacturing Systems, Engineering Development.

• Function Expertise: R&D Delivery, Process Development, Engineering Problem Solving, Project Delivery.

Superpowers

• Solves complex engineering and manufacturing problems with clarity and speed.

• Applies deep battery technology knowledge to real-world production challenges.

• Delivers end-to-end project execution from concept through to manufacturing output.

• Works effectively across technical, supplier and research environments.

Impact in Action

• Led turnkey design and delivery of cylindrical battery cell manufacturing programmes at WMG (2025)

• Secured Catapult funding for implementation of tabless cell technology through business case development and presentation.

• Recommissioned cylindrical cell manufacturing equipment and supported supplier-led trials at WMG (2025)

Working style

• Efficient, intelligent and collaborative.

• Strong focus on practical delivery and problem resolution.

• Combines technical depth with hands-on engineering execution.

• Calm, structured approach to complex development challenges.