Redwood Materials · 21 hours ago
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Charleston, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expRedwood Materials is localizing a global battery supply chain focused on recovery, reuse, and recycling of critical minerals. They are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead continuous improvement projects in manufacturing operations, particularly within their hydrometallurgy refining plants.
Advanced MaterialsBatteryElectric VehicleRenewable EnergySustainability
Responsibilities
Lead the specification, procurement, and implementation of capital equipment
Design tooling and fixtures
Review and provide input on new process/equipment designs
Partner with mechanical development team to transition newly developed processes and equipment into manufacturing
Create and own process work instructions and standard operating procedures
Train manufacturing personnel on new processes and equipment
Analyze process data and metrics and drive improvements on safety, quality, and cost
Trouble-shoot and solve process and equipment issues
Identify and execute continuous improvement projects
Qualification
Required
5 - 7 years experience as a Mechanical Engineer
Strong mechanical aptitude, including understanding of dimensioning and tolerancing
Prior experience leading capital acquisition processes
Experience with industrial scale processes and equipment, including automation
Detailed oriented with an analytical and structured approach to problem solving
Experience with statistical data collection, analysis, and reporting
Experience with structured capital process, including process/equipment validation
Technical writing experience
Highly proficient with Microsoft office software
Ability to safely perform job duties in both office and production environments
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. as needed
Must maintain regular and punctual attendance in alignment with company and regulatory standards
Must be able to communicate clearly
Split work environment between office and the production facility
Work may involve extended periods of working in the production facility
Ability to work in challenging working conditions which may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes, while protected by PPE, for extended periods of time
May require occasional work weekends or alternate shifts to support production needs
Preferred
Strong organizational and project management skills; previous project management experience preferred
Solid Modeling 3D CAD experience preferred
Company
Redwood Materials
Redwood Materials is a battery recycling startup that makes electric vehicles and sustainable materials for circular supply chains.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.17BKey Investors
Eclipse VenturesUS Department of EnergyT. Rowe Price
2025-10-23Series E· $350M
2023-08-29Series D· $1B
2023-02-09Debt Financing· $2B
Leadership Team
JB Straubel
founder, CEO
Colin Campbell
Chief Technology Officer
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