Chief Battery Systems Engineer | EV & ESS Leader

Gotion; Illinois; On-site; USD 130,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Gotion Illinois New Energy Inc. is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead battery product development from RFIs/RFQs through six months after Start of Production. You will ensure timing, cost, quality and delivery while driving profitability and customer satisfaction across the product lifecycle.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or above, strong leadership, APQP/PPAP knowledge, and experience with high-voltage batteries and EV energy systems. Occasional travel to customer sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above required.
• Familiarity with the battery manufacturing process desirable.
• Minimum 5 years electrification experience.
• Knowledge of high voltage batteries, new energy vehicles and energy storage systems.
• Excellent oral, written and presentation skills.
• Experience at an EV component supplier or OEM.
• APQP, PPAP, ISO/TS 16949, project management, marketing & competition analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead the battery product to meet customer demands from RFIs/RFQs to six months after Start of Production.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and profitability across the product life cycle.
• Highlight product competitive advantages and build strong customer relationships.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams on design, production, quality and delivery.
• Support sales with RFIs and RFQs and assist in commercial negotiations.
• Travel to customer sites as required and manage projects end-to-end.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

APQP

PPAP

ISO/TS 16949

Market & competition analysis

Contract management

Travel to customer sites

Customer-facing communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or above

Job description

Gotion Illinois New Energy Inc. is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead battery product development from RFIs/RFQs through six months after Start of Production. You will ensure timing, cost, quality and delivery while driving profitability and customer satisfaction across the product lifecycle.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or above, strong leadership, APQP/PPAP knowledge, and experience with high-voltage batteries and EV energy systems. Occasional travel to customer sites is expected.