Associate Director, Module & Pack Rework
Core
Lead end-to-end rework, repair, recovery, testing, and disposition of lithium-ion battery modules and packs to support high-volume manufacturing.
Role type
Senior IC manufacturing operations leader (battery rework)
Builds
Safe, standardized, scalable, data-driven rework operation for battery modules and packs
Domain
Electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage manufacturing
Required skills
Manufacturing leadership, battery module/pack knowledge, quality systems expertise, technical troubleshooting, continuous improvement, defect analysis, root cause investigation, team building, safety compliance, data-driven execution
Preferred skills
Battery/EV/automotive manufacturing experience, Module/Pack production scale-up, Lean Six Sigma, PMP
Technologies
Automated equipment, PLC/HMI systems, robotics, MES, traceability systems
Responsibilities
Lead defect evaluation, repair, validation testing, quality release, and final disposition; Build and scale rework organization including staffing and capacity planning; Establish standardized procedures and quality standards for nonconforming product; Analyze defect data and drive corrective actions; Lead cross-functional troubleshooting of manufacturing defects; Reduce scrap, rework cost, and Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ); Build and develop high-performing rework team with training programs; Ensure compliance with EHS and regulatory requirements for battery handling
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC