SES AI · 1 month ago
Battery Manufacturing & Operations Sr Manager
Greater Boston (Woburn, MA) – On-site/Hybrid
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/ExecutiveSES AI Corp. is dedicated to accelerating the world’s energy transition through groundbreaking material discovery and advanced battery management. The Battery Manufacturing & Operations Sr Manager will lead pilot-scale cell manufacturing, drive prototype execution, and oversee process optimization, ensuring next-generation battery technology transitions from the lab to scaled production.
BatteryElectric VehicleEnergy StorageManufacturingRenewable Energy
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
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field
Deep experience at a senior level in pilot-scale cell manufacturing, prototype development, or technical operations management, taking the lead on new projects globally
Core expertise in Lithium-ion, Solid-state, and Li-metal battery chemistry and the manufacturing processes associated with them
Expertise in NPI processes, process optimization, and hands-on experience in SOP definition, scale-up, and quality control
Direct experience managing technical customer program management and setting technical roadmaps with external clients
Preferred
A background profile as a Material Scientist who transitioned into a high-level Operations and Product Execution Director role
Previous experience working within an Automobile OEM or a leading EV battery manufacturer
Advanced proficiency in using DFMEA/DVP&R methodologies in a high-tech manufacturing environment
Benefits
Comprehensive health coverage
Attractive equity/stock options program
Company
SES AI
SES AI Corp.
Founded in 2012
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$600.11MKey Investors
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2022-02-04Post Ipo Equity· $275M
2022-02-04IPO
2021-07-05Corporate Round· $100M
Leadership Team
Qichao Hu
Founder & CEO
Kyle Pilkington
Chief Legal Officer
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