Battery Cell Raw Material Cost Engineer & Expert – GLOBAL ROLE

Stellantis; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Raw Material Expert to drive innovation in battery cell production and fuel cell technologies. This role involves contributing to strategic vision, maintaining cutting-edge knowledge on raw materials, and collaborating with global teams to ensure cost-effective solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in chemical engineering and extensive experience in refining processes, enabling them to interface effectively across various organizational levels. Join this dynamic environment to make a significant impact on the future of sustainable energy solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in refining areas and precursor processes.
• Deep knowledge of cell structure and technology related to raw materials.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the Raw Material Strategic Vision and maintain knowledge on mining and refining.
• Support evaluation and negotiation with raw material suppliers.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Technical Knowledge of Raw Materials

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Master's degree in Chemical Industrial Engineering

Job description

The Raw Material Expert is accountable for technical performance, industrial and economical knowledge of Raw Materials used for Battery Cell production and fuel cell technologies: extraction (mining), refining processes, precursor processes, and related cost structures.

The Raw Material Expert will assist the worldwide teams supporting cell cost engineers and internal stakeholders for strategic decisions.

Mission:

• Contribute to the Raw material Strategic Vision for Stellantis.
• Maintain state-of-the-art knowledge on Raw Materials mining, refining & related costs, also through his current expertise and continuous contacts/visits with external stakeholders (Miners, Precursors, Cell Suppliers).
• Provide long-term techno-economical guidance and direction for individuals and project products.

Activity:

• Build and maintain techno-economical competences (Raw material performance based on technical requirements and build of Cost model).
• Support the evaluation and negotiation with Raw material suppliers & precursors.
• Support the Should Cost evaluation of Tier 1 and technical discussion with Tier 2.
• Evaluation of GWP (Global warming potential).
• Operate in tight conjunction with Engineering, Project, and Purchasing to reach a competitive process cost in compliance with all technical, time, and quality requirements for current material and Future raw material Technologies/Types.
• Work with suppliers to evaluate the process solutions to ensure the competitiveness of Stellantis.

Stakes and Job Environment:

• Multicultural environment covering worldwide perimeter.
• Supporting engineering & raw material purchasing, cost engineering & GWP team.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• Master's degree in chemical industrial engineering & process or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in refining areas, Precursors or Cell Manufacturer facility.
• Deep knowledge of Cell structure, technology & materials, specifically raw materials and related processes & cost: properties, mining, refining.
• Ability to interface with all levels of the enterprise, across multiple organizations and regions.
• Attitude to team working & negotiation.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.