Engineering & Industrialization Manager - Battery Cell Development Center

Description

Onsite: This position requires an employee to be on-site on a full-time basis

The Role

The Engineering & Industrialization Manager will lead the implementation, operationalization, and continuous improvement of battery cell manufacturing processes and equipment within a development facility. This role works in close collaboration with a central process engineering team to translate lab-scale innovations into scalable, robust processes that meet performance, safety, and process targets. The ideal candidate brings technical expertise in cell manufacturing and a proven history of leading engineering teams through development builds, process iteration, and ramp readiness in a fast-paced, iterative environment.

What You'll Do

Process Development & Optimization

• Lead deployment and optimization of manufacturing processes (electrode, assembly, formation) in a development facility. Own recipes, specifications and run rules.
• Define and execute Design of Experiment campaigns to optimize process parameters for yield, throughput, and performance of the process.
• Collaborate with central process engineering / product engineering to scale lab processes with robust controls and documentation.

• Partner with central manufacturing function on Factory Acceptance Testing / Site Acceptance Testing, installation, and qualification of equipment.
• Prepare the line for engineering builds, validation runs, and customer qualification events.
• Support process validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) and ensure equipment and process readiness.
• Troubleshoot process & equipment issues during builds and coordinate resolution with central engineering.

• Interface with Operations to ensure process stability and operator training.
• Work with Facilities to ensure utilities and infrastructure support evolving process needs.
• Collaborate with Technical Program Managers to align engineering deliverables with program timelines.

• Build and lead a team of implementation-focused engineers (process, equipment, maintenance).
• Define roles, set technical goals, and mentor engineers in problem-solving and technical execution.
• Foster a culture of innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing/engineering battery cells or related products, with a strong emphasis onprocess and equipment implementationin development and ramp-up environments.
• Experience in translating lab scale processes into pilot-scale operations.
• Proven history of deploying cell processes (electrode, assembly, formation).
• Strong background in equipment commissioning, Factory Acceptance Testing / Site Acceptance Testing, and troubleshooting in development and New Product Introduction environments.
• Deep understanding of lithium-ion cell manufacturing processes, failure modes, and equipment.
• Demonstrated success incross-functional execution, working with central engineering, operations, facilities.
• Experience with automation and controls.
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to operate in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with evolving requirements and aggressive timelines.