Director of Cell Engineering

You will lead a team responsible for creating design specifications and implementing process improvements for current and next generation batteries. You like challenges, you take pride in your work, you’re a detail-oriented technical leader that manages numerous projects simultaneously, delivers results on-time that exceed expectations, and you accomplish all of this within budget. Moreover, when there are risks, you are transparent and communicative. You’re passionate and knowledgeable about: batteries, clean energy, advanced materials, powder processing, reel-to-reel coating, or related fields, sciences, technologies, and the link between product design and manufacturability.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead both the R&D and Product Development teams to achieve short-term and long-term objectives.
• Develop and implement design change management process that complies with industry quality certifications and ensure seamless handoff of design to manufacturing
• Lead techno-economic evaluation of capital and operating expenses for current and future product designs.
• Hire strategically, coach, and support talent through consistent feedback, navigation of challenges, and celebration of wins.
• Manage the company’s technology roadmap and strategy to ensure alignment with its mission and business goals.
• Build on the company’s IP portfolio strategically and implement programs internally to ensure a culture of innovation while maintaining focus on product quality and performance.
• Operate effectively in a rapidly evolving market that requires decisive, customer-focused decisions and ownership for the outcomes.
• Drive efforts in R&D that result in technology advances that sustain and/or broaden EnPower’s competitive advantage
• Support the budgeting and forecasting process and manage technical resources.
• Understand customer requirements, customer interactions, and oversee development of products and solutions that showcase the company’s innovation, optimizing its potential for commercial success
• Evaluate emerging technologies and identify opportunities for incorporating and acquiring the latest technology through collaborations and M&A.
• Spearhead and lead company's collaborations and funded projects with research institutions and partners, including creating a network of research partners for EnPower.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• PhD in Chemical Engineering, Materials, Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 10+ years of relevant technology experience; 5+ years of demonstrated technical team leadership experience
• Expert level knowledge of Li-ion cell design, cell production and manufacturing
• Expert level knowledge of Li-ion cell industry history and future trends, including chemistries, form factors, and manufacturing technologies
• Knowledgeable, curious, and humble while being an incisive, clear, and effective communicator.
• Collaborative nature but owns the outcomes of collaborative efforts – the buck stops with you