New Product Introduction (NPI) Expert

PowerCo; New Mexico; On-site; USD 67,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 vacation days

PowerDays

Job summary

PowerCo Spain is seeking a skilled professional to join our Valencia facility, driving development and production coordination for automotive battery cells. You will ensure alignment across operations, quality, and design teams to meet stringent specifications and timelines.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in battery cell development, with hands-on experience through SOP and mass production phases, and a Master’s degree in chem/eng.

Qualifications

• ≥ 2 years’ development experience in automotive battery cell manufacturer.
• Experience on projects went through SOP/mass production phase.

Responsibilities

• Develop and align production schedules with operations and quality teams.
• Coordinate cross‑department task-forces to meet project milestones.
• Ensure intermediate products meet specs through cross‑functional alignment.
• Identify risks and mitigation strategies in development processes.
• Lead DoEs and material sampling for data-driven decisions.

Skills

Battery cell development

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master’s degree (chem/eng)

Job description

Who We Are

We are proud to announce the launch of our cell manufacturing facility in Valencia. This is more than just a job – it’s a unique opportunity to shape the future of sustainable energy. Join us as we ramp up operations and help build a world-class company

At PowerCo, we believe in fostering an environment where ambition meets collaboration, and where flexibility and creativity thrive. You'll be part of a diverse, talented team that is shaping the future of battery production. You’ll have the chance to advance your career while working alongside passionate colleagues who share a vision of making a lasting impact on the world.

Are you ready to be part of something exciting?

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Your Role And Key Responsibilities

Serve as the main point of contact between different departments, including operations and quality, to ensure smooth communication and collaboration across teams.

• Responsible for creating and defining necessary schedules, ensuring that all related tasks are completed according to established deadlines.


• Organize and manage task-force with teams from different departments, facilitating effective collaboration to achieve project goals.


• Ensure that intermediate products meet the necessary specifications by aligning the work and expectations across various departments involved in the production process.


• Identify potential risks and trade-offs in development processes, analyze their impact, and create strategies to mitigate them.


• Drive timely decision-making by engaging with key stakeholders and ensuring that decisions are made within the necessary timeframes.


• Conduct Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FACA) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to identify, evaluate, and address product or process failures.


• Assist in the process and design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to proactively identify potential points of failure and develop mitigation strategies.


• Prepare detailed analyses of process gaps and perform the necessary technical validations to ensure processes are optimized and meet standards.


• Coordinate and provide support for Design of Experiments (DoEs) and material sampling activities to ensure accurate data collection and analysis.


• Steer the release process for materials and components, ensuring that they meet all requirements and are ready for production use.


• Organize and oversee troubleshooting activities, addressing issues related to material changes or specification adjustments, and ensuring that problems are resolved promptly.


• Provide support to the manufacturing facility in order to achieve and maintain the target yield rates.


• Supervise the tasks mentioned above, as well as analyze the results, interpret the data, and present findings to relevant stakeholders to drive improvements.


• Make decisions regarding production deviations at specific step in the manufacturing process, ensuring that any deviations from the defined parameters are handled effectively within the scope of the project.

including advocating the conclusions as well as coordinating, implementing and coordinating the defined solutions and monitoring the implementation including the development of specifications and, if necessary, defining the requirements for user-specific IT programs

What You Bring To The Team

• ≥ 2 years’ development experience in automotive battery cell manufacturer.


• Experience on projects went through SOP/mass production phase.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Master’s degree in chemistry, material, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering or related field.


• Please submit your CV in English


• Possession of a disability certificate of 33% or more is valued, and we encourage individuals of all abilities to apply. Our company is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment that embraces neurodiversity, functional diversity, and all facets of individual differences. We believe in the strength of diverse perspectives and are dedicated to creating a workforce where everyone feels welcomed and valued.

What To Look Forward To

Required.

• PowerCo Spain a offers a distinctive chance to join a thriving organization renowned for its robust commitment to sustainability and innovation. Immerse yourself in a flexible, collegial, and aspirational workplace. Moreover, propel your career forward alongside a diverse ensemble of gifted colleagues.


• Secure employment with a compelling compensation package.


• Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to environmental responsibility and a sustainable future.


• 25 vacation days plus an additional PowerDays this year (2025).


• Thrive in a richly multicultural and varied setting.


• Embrace a work structure that prioritizes flexibility in scheduling.


• Seize the chance to become a foundational member of a team poised to expand to over 2,000 individuals.


• PowerCo Spain a offers a distinctive chance to join a thriving organization renowned for its robust commitment to sustainability and innovation. Immerse yourself in a flexible, collegial, and aspirational workplace. Moreover, propel your career forward alongside a diverse ensemble of gifted colleagues.


• Secure employment with a compelling compensation package.


• Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to environmental responsibility and a sustainable future.


• 25 vacation days plus an additional PowerDays this year (2025).


• Thrive in a richly multicultural and varied setting.


• Embrace a work structure that prioritizes flexibility in scheduling.


• Seize the chance to become a foundational member of a team poised to expand to over 2,000 individuals.