Stealth Battery Startup ยท 1 day ago
Battery Manufacturing Operation Manager
San Jose
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expCompany is developing advanced battery systems that power the clean energy transition. They are seeking a Battery Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead engineering and development lab operations, manage prototype manufacturing, and ensure scalable manufacturing readiness.
Utilities
Responsibilities
Lead daily operations across battery materials, cell, and pack labs, ensuring efficient workflows and adherence to safety and quality standards
Oversee prototype and pilot manufacturing supporting design validation and new product development
Collaborate with engineering teams and quality to transition lab-scale processes into scalable manufacturing workflows
Maintain lab infrastructure, calibration, and equipment uptime
Establish and track KPIs for efficiency, yield, and resource utilization
Apply Lean principles to improve lab operations while preserving R&D agility
Mentor and develop lab technicians and engineers, fostering technical precision and accountability
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Operations
7+ years in manufacturing or engineering operations, with experience in R&D or pilot-line environments
Strong understanding of Li-ion or LFP battery materials, cell assembly, and pack integration
Familiarity with BMS integration, power systems, and safety protocols
Proficiency in ERP/MES systems and lab management tools
Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary technical teams
Preferred
Master's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Operations
Certifications in Lean, Six Sigma, or PMP
Company
Stealth Battery Startup
We're a stealth-mode battery startup.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase