Battery Cell Engineer, Applications
Core
Lead customer engagement and technical program management for battery cell and pack development programs from concept through production.
Role type
Senior Technical Program Manager (Battery Applications)
Builds
Next generation electric vehicle and energy storage technologies (lithium batteries and related systems)
Domain
Automotive / EV / Energy Storage
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Technical program management, cross-functional team leadership, risk mitigation, schedule and milestone tracking, DFMEA/PFMEA/DV/PV/APQP/PPAP processes, Li-ion battery cell and pack system knowledge, automotive OEM customer relations
Preferred skills
International travel, complex stakeholder management, innovative solution development
Technologies
Li-ion battery systems, APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, DV, PV
Responsibilities
Serve as primary point of contact for US customers throughout battery cell and/or pack development programs; Lead customer engagement including technical discussions, program reviews, issue resolution, and escalation management; Lead and facilitate technical meetings and workshops ensuring clear documentation and alignment; Lead cross-functional teams throughout RFI/RFQs process and technical proposals; Lead development of battery cell and pack programs from concept through production; Identify program risks across technical, schedule, cost, and quality and drive mitigation plans; Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and commercial across regions; Regularly communicate program status, risks, and key decisions to engineering and executive leadership; Support on-site customer meetings, technical workshops, and plant visits in the US and China.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities