Battery Manufacturing Operation Manager

Location: San Jose, CA
Department: Manufacturing Operations

About the company:

We are developing advanced battery systems that power the clean energy transition. We combine cutting-edge engineering with precision manufacturing to deliver scalable, high-performance energy storage solutions for grid and industrial applications.

Role Overview

We’re seeking a Battery Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead our engineering and development lab operations. You’ll manage prototype manufacturing, pilot builds, and validation activities—bridging R&D innovation with scalable manufacturing readiness. This role suits a technically fluent, hands-on operations leader who thrives in dynamic environments and can integrate engineering excellence with operational execution.

Key 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.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Operations (Master’s preferred).

• 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.

• Certifications in Lean, Six Sigma, or PMP (preferred).

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Collaborative: Works seamlessly across engineering, operations, and quality teams.

• Analytical: Uses data and structured problem-solving to drive process improvement.

• Adaptive: Excels in evolving, fast-paced R&D environments.

• Strategic: Balances technical experimentation with long-term scalability.

• Empowering: Builds high-performing teams through mentorship and clear direction.

Why join us?

Join a company shaping the future of battery technology and sustainable power. You’ll help transform cutting-edge R&D into manufacturable solutions that advance global energy resilience and decarbonization.