Director of Battery Manufacturing

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Director of Battery Manufacturing & Operations

A rapidly scaling battery tech company is hiring a Director of Battery Manufacturing & Operations to lead pilot-line cell production and transition next‑generation Li‑ion/Li‑metal technology from R&D to manufacturable product.

Role Overview

• Lead pilot‑scale cell manufacturing (pouch, EV, ESS).

• Build pilot lines, set SOPs, and define QA/QC and production standards.

• Drive scale‑up from lab concepts to production‑ready cells.

• Own NPI execution using DFMEA/DVP&R.

• Manage technical customer programs and product validation.

• Bridge R&D, Manufacturing, and Quality teams.

Requirements

• PhD or advanced degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or similar.

• Senior experience in cell manufacturing, pilot operations, or process engineering.

• Strong Li‑ion / Li‑metal chemistry and manufacturing expertise.

• Proven background in NPI, scale‑up, and quality systems.

• OEM‑facing experience on technical roadmaps.

Nice to Have

• Materials scientist who transitioned into operations leadership.

• Experience with EV OEMs or top battery manufacturers.

Location:

Boston, MA

Salary: $ - $

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