Battery Manufacturing & Pilot-Line Operations Lead

Stealth-mode Battery Startup; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Career growth programs

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Stealth-mode Battery Startup is seeking a Battery Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead our engineering and development lab operations, bridging R&D with scalable manufacturing. You will manage prototype manufacturing, pilot builds, and validation activities in a hands-on, dynamic environment.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in manufacturing or engineering operations with knowledge of Li-ion/LFP materials, cell assembly, and pack integration, plus ERP/MES proficiency.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in manufacturing or engineering operations, with R&D or pilot-line experience.
• Strong understanding of Li-ion or LFP battery materials, cell assembly, and pack integration.
• Certifications in Lean, Six Sigma, or PMP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations across battery materials, cell, and pack labs with safety/quality focus.
• Oversee prototype and pilot manufacturing supporting design validation and new product development.
• Transition lab-scale processes into scalable manufacturing workflows with engineering teams.
• Mentor and develop lab technicians and engineers.

Skills

Analytical

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Operations

Master’s preferred

Tools

ERP/MES systems

Lab management tools

Job description

Stealth-mode Battery Startup is seeking a Battery Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead our engineering and development lab operations, bridging R&D with scalable manufacturing. You will manage prototype manufacturing, pilot builds, and validation activities in a hands-on, dynamic environment.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in manufacturing or engineering operations with knowledge of Li-ion/LFP materials, cell assembly, and pack integration, plus ERP/MES proficiency.