Process Development Manager

We are looking for a Process Development Manager to join the R&D team of one of our clients.
Job responsibilities
Lead and optimize wet-process separator manufacturing processes (casting, extraction, stretching, drying, coating etc.)
Lead wet-process separator technology upgrades aligned with technique requirements and machinery principles, supporting responsible industrial development
Improve product quality, yield, and cost efficiency by process improvement
Define and update process standards, SOPs, and best practices
Support equipment selection, commissioning, and ramp-up activities
Collaborate closely with R&D, Quality, Production, and Engineering teams
Analyze process deviations and implement corrective actions
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality regulations
Mentoring and training process engineers and technical staff

Position mandate
To instruct production on actions to take
Continuously optimize the production process

Qualifications Required
MSc or PhD in chemistry or material science
Minimum 5–8 years of experience in wet-process lithium-ion battery separator manufacturing
Strong expertise in wet-process separator process development
Experience with industrial-scale production
Solid understanding of process control and statistical analysis
Leadership or team management experience
Fluent in English (written and spoken)