Strategic Director of Manufacturing Engineering & Scale-Up

ZincFive; Oregon; On-site; USD 198,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Professional learning program

Paid family leave

Job summary

ZincFive is seeking a Director of Manufacturing Engineering to lead the scale-up of NiZn battery modules and packs, bridging product engineering and operations. You will drive end-to-end pilot programs, manage risk, and ensure manufacturability from development to high-volume production.

Based in Tualatin, OR, this onsite role reports to the Sr. VP of Technology & Engineering and requires strong technical leadership, strategic planning, and collaboration across R&D, quality, supply chain,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, industrial or mechanical engineering required.
• 15+ years leading manufacturing operations or manufacturing technology development.
• 7+ years of progressive leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end pilot manufacturing project portfolio with scoping, budgeting, scheduling and risk management.
• Drive scale-up of NiZn modules and packs from pilot to high-volume production, transferring validated processes to operations.
• Develop manufacturing strategies including process flows, line layouts, equipment selection and capacity planning.
• Establish process controls, validation plans, and quality systems for robust yield and reliability.
• Implement advanced manufacturing tech, including automation, robotics, and machine vision.
• Lead equipment procurement, installation, commissioning, and validation for pilot and production ops.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Communication

Mentorship

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical, industrial or mechanical engineering

Master’s degree in chemical, industrial or mechanical engineering

Job description

ZincFive is seeking a Director of Manufacturing Engineering to lead the scale-up of NiZn battery modules and packs, bridging product engineering and operations. You will drive end-to-end pilot programs, manage risk, and ensure manufacturability from development to high-volume production.

Based in Tualatin, OR, this onsite role reports to the Sr. VP of Technology & Engineering and requires strong technical leadership, strategic planning, and collaboration across R&D, quality, supply chain,