Battery TPM — EV Cell & Pack Programs

Gotion, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Gotion Inc. is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead US customer programs for battery cell and pack development.

You will drive cross-functional collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and commercial teams to deliver programs from concept to production. The role requires 5+ years in TPM or similar leadership, strong English communication, and ability to travel up to 30% domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in automotive, EV, or energy storage product development.
• 5+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, Program Management, or equivalent customer-facing leadership roles.
• Good understanding of Li-ion battery cell and/or battery pack systems, including development and validation processes.
• Proven experience working directly with US or global automotive OEM customers.
• Solid knowledge of automotive product development and launch processes, including DV/PV, APQP, and PPAP.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex technical programs involving multiple stakeholders, tight timelines, and evolving requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to clearly communicate with customers and senior leadership.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for US customers throughout battery cell and/or pack development programs.
• Lead customer engagement, including technical discussions, program reviews, issue resolution, and escalation management.
• Lead and facilitate technical meetings and workshops; ensure clear documentation, action tracking, and alignment with internal teams and customers.
• Lead cross functional teamsthroughoutRFI/RFQsprocessand technical proposals in collaboration with engineering and commercial teams.
• Lead the development of battery cell and pack programs from concept through production, coordinating closely with customers and internal cross functional teams.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate detailed program schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Identify program risks across technical, schedule, cost, and quality and drive mitigation plans.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and commercial across regions to meet program timing, deliverables and cost.
• Regularly communicate program status, risks, and key decisions to engineering and executive leadership.
• Identify and drive innovative solutions to overcome technical and program obstacles while maintaining schedule adherence.
• Prioritize and track cross-functional action items, balancing resources, risks, and program outcomes.
• Support on-site customer meetings, technical workshops, and plant visits in the US and China.
• Support DFMEA, PFMEA, DV/PV, APQP, and PPAP activities as required by customer programs.
• Up to 30% domestic and international travel.

Skills

Technical Program Management

Cross-functional leadership

Customer-facing experience

English communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Gotion Inc. is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead US customer programs for battery cell and pack development.

You will drive cross-functional collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and commercial teams to deliver programs from concept to production. The role requires 5+ years in TPM or similar leadership, strong English communication, and ability to travel up to 30% domestically and internationally.