Sesai
Battery Manufacturing & Operations Director
Greater Boston (Woburn, MA) – On-site/Hybrid · Director
Sponsorship not specified$200k-$220kDetected 29 days ago
Machine LearningOperations ManagementRoboticsResearchLeadership
About the role
- SES AI Corp. (NYSE: SES) is dedicated to accelerating the world's energy transition through groundbreaking material discovery and advanced battery management.
- Our AI-enhanced, high-energy-density and high-power-density Li-Metal and Li-ion batteries are unique; they are the first in the world to utilize electrolyte materials discovered by AI.
- This powerful combination of "AI for science" and material engineering enables batteries that can be used across various applications, including transportation (land and air), energy storage, robotics, and drones.
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.
- 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.
- Leadership Experience: Deep experience at a senior level in pilot-scale cell manufacturing, prototype development, or technical operations management, taking the lead on new projects globally.
- The SES AI Hermes team is seeking an exceptional Battery Manufacturing & Operations Director to lead pilot-scale cell manufacturing, drive prototype execution, and oversee process optimization.
- This critical leadership role ties R&D innovation to manufacturable products by managing technical customer programs and bridging critical gaps between design concepts and commercial readiness.
- As a key Leader in Battery Manufacturing and Operations, you will manage the transition of next-generation battery technology from the lab to scaled production.
Compensation
- A highly competitive salary and robust benefits package, including comprehensive health coverage and an attractive equity/stock options program within our NYSE-listed company.
Benefits
- A highly competitive salary and robust benefits package, including comprehensive health coverage and an attractive equity/stock options program within our NYSE-listed company.
Company info
- We are at the forefront of revolutionizing battery creation, pioneering the integration of cutting-edge machine learning into our research and development.
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