Battery Manufacturing & Operations Director
Core
Lead pilot-scale cell manufacturing and prototype execution to transition next-generation AI-enhanced battery technology from R&D to scaled production.
Role type
Senior IC Battery Manufacturing & Operations Director
Builds
Pilot-scale Li-Metal and Li-ion battery cells (pouch, EV, ESS) for transportation, energy storage, robotics, and drones.
Domain
Battery manufacturing, materials science, AI for science
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Pilot-scale cell manufacturing, NPI processes, SOP definition, scale-up, QA/QC, OEM program management, Lithium-ion/Solid-state/Li-metal chemistry expertise
Preferred skills
Material Scientist background transitioning to Operations, Automobile OEM or EV battery manufacturer experience, DFMEA/DVP&R methodologies
Technologies
AI-enhanced material discovery platforms, pilot manufacturing lines
Responsibilities
Lead pilot-scale cell manufacturing and prototype execution; Drive establishment of pilot lines and define SOPs; Oversee technology scale-up from R&D to mass production; Manage technical customer programs and NPI process; Bridge gaps between R&D, Manufacturing, and Quality organizations
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC