⚡ Job Title: VP of Manufacturing (Battery Engineering)
💼 Industry: Battery Tech
🌎 Location: California
💰 Salary: $210,000+
⚡ We are currently partnered with an exciting battery company who are looking for an experienced leader to join their Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) team, where you will play a key role in developing innovative manufacturing lines, equipment, and processes. Join a pioneering company at the forefront of the green technology revolution, specializing in the development and production of cutting-edge lithium-ion batteries. As a leader in the GreenTech industry, their company is committed to driving innovation in sustainable energy solutions. This position is crucial within their Battery Engineering organization, focusing on advancing battery-based energy storage production. You will collaborate with leaders, engineers, and technicians to position the company as a leading manufacturer in the industry.
⚡ Key Responsibilities:
Lead and develop a team responsible for validating new technologies and establishing standards for mechanical and control systems in future production lines and facilities.
- Manage the design, construction, and testing of new electromechanical and static fixtures.
- Offer technical expertise in equipment design and contribute to the development of manufacturing technology roadmaps.
- Innovate and test new technologies and equipment to expand battery production capabilities.
- Conduct research and experiments to validate new processes and technologies.
- Work closely with internal and external teams to ensure successful equipment development and implementation.
- Act as a technical leader in the development of new technologies.
- Define equipment specifications and develop processes aligned with product requirements and tolerances.
- Create and implement calibration and validation plans for both prototype and production equipment.
- Support the AME team with factory validations, installations, and production launches.
- Collaborate with the launch team to ensure seamless production readiness.
⚡ Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
- 8+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering or equipment development.
- 2+ years of experience leading and managing cross-functional engineering teams.
- Strong expertise in hands-on equipment design, including architecture, CAD, and software/controls integration.
- Proficiency in CAD development, GD&T, and tolerance analysis.
- Experience with automation tools such as pneumatics, PLCs, lasers, gantries, robots, and sensors.
- Proven track record in cross-functional collaboration and vendor management.
- Experience in designing for manufacturing environments and managing projects with a focus on cost, safety, performance, and schedule.
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain confidentiality and act with integrity.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive salary.
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Employee stock option.
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