Christopher Görls

Head of Battery Testing | Engineering Leadership | Battery Systems, Testing & Validation | Operational Excellence | Automotive & Energy Storage

Eisenach, Thuringia, Germany

About

I am an engineering and operations leader with a strong focus on battery testing, system engineering, and process optimization in complex industrial environments. Over the past years, I have held leadership roles with responsibility for technical teams, testing infrastructures, and operational excellence, driving structured improvements across engineering, validation, and site operations. My core expertise lies in developing robust testing and validation systems, improving efficiency and reliability of test processes, and translating technical and regulatory requirements into scalable, high-quality solutions. I work at the interface of engineering, operations, and management, ensuring alignment between technical excellence and business objectives. I am motivated by continuous improvement, transparent communication, and building high-performing teams. My leadership style is pragmatic and hands-on, focused on clear structures, accountability, and enabling innovation, reliability, and sustainable project success. Key focus areas: • Battery testing & validation • System engineering & test technologies • Process optimization & operational excellence • Engineering leadership & team development Open to professional exchange on battery systems, testing strategies, and engineering leadership.

Experience

  • Head of Battery Testing at FFT Produktionssysteme GmbH & Co. KG
    Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

    - Overall responsibility for battery testing activities, testing strategies, and validation processes - Leadership of technical teams across system engineering, testing, and operations - Development and optimization of test systems, procedures, and infrastructures for battery systems - Interface between engineering, operations, management, and customers - Driving process improvements with focus on quality, efficiency, and scalability - Ensuring alignment of technical requirements, project objectives, and business goals

  • Berghof Group (On-site)
    • Head of Test & Measurement Technology / Site Manager
      Oct 2022 - Dec 2024 · 2 yrs 3 mos

      - Overall responsibility for test and measurement technology as well as site management - Leadership of technical teams in system engineering, testing, and project execution - Development and optimization of test systems, test procedures, and validation environments - Responsibility for operational excellence, quality, and delivery performance at site level - Implementation of lean structures and continuous improvement processes - Customer interface for complex technical projects and testing solutions

    • Head of Energy Storage / Leiter Bereich Energiespeicher
      Mar 2022 - Jan 2023 · 11 mos

      - Overall responsibility for the Energy Storage business unit, including technical, operational, and commercial aspects - Leadership and development of interdisciplinary engineering and testing teams - Strategic development of battery and energy storage testing solutions for industrial and automotive applications - Responsibility for product, system, and service development in the energy storage domain - Interface between customers, engineering, sales, and management - Budget responsibility and contribution to business strategy and portfolio development

    • Projektmanager / System Engineer / Technical Project Lead
      Jan 2018 - Apr 2022 · 4 yrs 4 mos

      - System engineering and technical project leadership for complex test and automation systems - Translation of customer and regulatory requirements into robust technical solutions - Coordination of interdisciplinary teams across engineering, procurement, and commissioning - Technical responsibility throughout the full project lifecycle, from concept to acceptance - Support of customers during commissioning, validation, and handover

  • Technical Instructor at Bundeswehr Wir. Dienen. Deutschland.
    Oct 2002 - Sep 2014 · 12 yrs

    Technical instructor for hydraulic and electrohydraulic systems