Vice President - Engineering

R3 Lithium Inc.; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Sustainability focus

Job summary

R3 Lithium Inc. is seeking a Vice President of Engineering to lead our engineering organization, guiding the design, development, and construction of our plants.

You will ensure engineered materials meet high standards while driving strategic initiatives for North American capacity expansion. This role requires senior leadership in materials/chemical engineering with strong cross-functional collaboration and R&D alignment.

Qualifications

• 20+ years in engineering management, with a focus on battery materials or related industries.
• Translating science/R&D concepts into engineering design packages.
• Proven track record leading large-scale engineering projects, especially construction of facilities or megaplants.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct all engineering activities and projects, establishing policies and procedures.
• Provide technical guidance for engineering initiatives, covering testing, repair and maintenance.
• Develop and execute the engineering strategy aligned with company goals, focusing on production plant construction.
• Oversee all engineering projects, budgets, and quality alignment; implement best practices.
• Collaborate with R&D, Operations and Supply Chain to align objectives and resources.
• Provide technical oversight for engineered materials to meet specs and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and safety across activities, especially during international expansion.
• Manage the engineering budget and seek cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.
• Engage stakeholders, including executives, investors and regulators, representing engineering views.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Strategy

Project management

Job description

R3LithiumoperatesNorthAmerica'sfirstcommercial-scalelithiumcarbonaterecoveryfacility,locatedinCovington,Georgia.Usingalithium-firstextractionprocess,thecompanyrecovers,refines,andreturnslithiumcarbonatefromrecycledblackmassintothebatterysupplychainforenergystoragesystems,defenseapplications,andelectricvehicles.Foundedin2026andprivatelyheld,R3Lithiumisheadquarteredat9176IndustrialDriveNE,Covington,Georgia.Formoreinformation,visit www.r3lithium.com

PositionOverview:

The Vice President of Engineering is responsible for key value creation activities in the company. The candidate will have an opportunity to make a significant contribution to the future success of the company by providing outstanding managerial and technical leadership.

As the Vice President of Engineering, you will play a critical role in leading our engineering efforts, overseeing the design, development, and construction of our plants. You will ensure that our engineered materials meet the highest standards of quality and performance while driving strategic initiatives to facilitate our capacity expansion in North America. This role requires a leader with experience in materials and/or chemical engineering, has worked closely with R&D, with project management, with production management, and is a great cross-functional collaborator. This position will report directly to the CEO.

KeyResponsibilities:

• TheEngineeringVPwillplananddirectallaspectsofengineeringactivitiesandprojectswithintheorganization.Thejobentailsestablishingnewpoliciesandprocedures,aswellasensuringallengineeringprojects,initiatives,andprocessesareinconformitywiththeorganizationandindustryestablishedpoliciesandobjectives.
• TheEngineeringVPwillutilizebestpracticeengineeringmethodstoprovideexperttechnicalguidanceforengineeringinitiatives.TheEngineeringVPwillincorporateallfunctionsrelatedtotesting,repair,andmaintenanceofallequipmenttobeusedintheorganization.
• StrategicLeadership:Developandexecutetheengineeringstrategyalignedwiththecompany’sgoals,particularlyfocusingonproductionplantconstruction.
• ProjectManagement:Overseeallengineeringprojects,ensuringtimelycompletion,adherencetobudgets,andalignmentwithqualitystandards.Implementbestpracticesinprojectmanagementandengineeringprocesses.
• Collaboration:Workcloselywithcross-functionalteams,includingR&D,operations,andsupplychain,toensurealignmentonprojectobjectivesandresourceallocation.
• TechnicalOversight:Providetechnicalguidanceinthedevelopmentofengineeredmaterials,ensuringtheymeetcustomerspecificationsandregulatoryrequirements.Stayupdatedonindustrytrendsandadvancementsinbatterymaterials.Developappropriateengineeringstandards,thecompany’sbillofprocessandbillofdesign.
• RegulatoryCompliance:Ensureallengineeringactivitiescomplywithrelevantsafety,environmental,andindustryregulations,particularlyasweexpandinternationally.
• BudgetManagement:Developandmanagetheengineeringbudget,identifyingcost-savingopportunitieswithoutcompromisingqualityandperformance.
• StakeholderEngagement:Communicateeffectivelywithinternalandexternalstakeholders,includingexecutiveleadership,investors,andregulatorybodies,torepresenttheengineeringperspectiveandensurealignmentwithcorporateobjectives.

Education&Experience:

• 20+yearsofexperienceinengineeringmanagement,withafocusonbatterymaterialsorrelatedindustriesaplus.
• ExperiencetranslatingsciencelevelR&Dideastoengineeringdesignpackages.
• Proventrackrecordofleadinglarge-scaleengineeringprojects,particularlyintheconstructionofmanufacturingfacilitiesormegaplants.
• Strongknowledgeofmaterialsdevelopmentandtestingprocesses,particularlyinthecontextofbatterytechnologies.
• Exceptionalleadership,communication,andinterpersonalskills.
• Abilitytothriveinafast-paced,dynamicenvironmentandmanagemultiplepriorities.

WhatWeOffer :

• Opportunitytoleadtheengineeringactivitiesofahighgrowthcompanyinanewhighgrowthindustry.
• Acollaborativeandinnovativeworkenvironmentdedicatedtosustainability.