Service Operations Manager leading a team in mechanical, plumbing, and fire/life safety services. Overseeing dispatch functions and collaborating with multiple departments for seamless service.
About the role
- Battery Manufacturing & Operations Leader driving prototype execution for next-generation battery technology. Overseeing transition from lab to production at SES AI Corp.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all aspects of pilot-scale cell manufacturing and prototype execution, focusing on various cell designs (pouch, EV, ESS).
- Drive the establishment of pilot lines, define SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), and lead QA/QC processes for production scheduling and test data management.
- Oversee the entire technology scale-up process, ensuring that R&D next-generation battery concepts are ready for mass production.
- Serve as the Product Execution Director for technical customer programs, managing the process to deliver validated battery components and systems.
- Drive the NPI (New Product Introduction) process and utilize quality assurance methodologies like DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and DVP&R (Design Verification Plan and Report).
- Develop and maintain extended relationships within OEM organizations, including technology specification teams and purchasing, by identifying their product/application and service needs.
- Provide cross-functional leadership, effectively bridging the technical gaps between R&D, Manufacturing, and Quality organizations.
Requirements
- Education: Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field.
- Leadership Experience: Deep experience at a senior level in pilot-scale cell manufacturing, prototype development, or technical operations management, taking the lead on new projects globally.
- Battery Domain: Core expertise in Lithium-ion, Solid-state, and Li-metal battery chemistry and the manufacturing processes associated with them.
- Process Acumen: Expertise in NPI processes, process optimization, and hands-on experience in SOP definition, scale-up, and quality control.
- OEM Engagement: Direct experience managing technical customer program management and setting technical roadmaps with external clients.
Benefits
- A highly competitive salary and robust benefits package, including comprehensive health coverage and an attractive equity/stock options program within our NYSE-listed company.
- The opportunity to contribute directly to a meaningful scientific project—accelerating the global energy transition—with a clear and broad public impact.
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, and innovative environment at the intersection of AI and material science, driving the next generation of battery technology.
- Significant opportunities for professional growth and career development as you work alongside leading experts in AI, R&D, and engineering.
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities and proprietary technologies are used to discover and deploy AI-enhanced battery solutions.
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