Sr. Director of Cell Development

Posted 11 days ago

quantumscapeSan Jose (CA)

SENIORITY

Manager

SALARY

$212,700 to $297,803

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About the role

Sr. Director of Cell Development Quantum Scape is on a mission to transform energy storage with solid-state lithium-metal battery technology.
The company: 's next-generation batteries are designed to enable greater energy density, faster charging and enhanced safety to support the transition away from legacy energy sources toward a lower carbon future. The Cell Development Team is a diverse group of mechanical, materials, and electrochemical engineers who are developing the next generation of solid-state battery products using Quantum Scape's cutting edge technology. The Cell Development Team is seeking a Sr. Director of Cell Development who will lead the effort to develop Quantuam Scape's future energy storage products, building and directing a team of world class engineers who will turn new concepts into reality.• Lead a team tasked with designing the next-generation of solid-state battery products, translating company technology into scalable, manufacturable, and market-ready products• Partner closely with R&D, process development, and manufacturing organizations to mature designs from prototype concepts into robust, repeatable, production-capable products• Establish engineering processes, technical standards, and best practices for product design, documentation, configuration control, and design validation• Build and develop a team that functions at the highest level to perform the core engineering functions and delivers product designs ready for scale• Work closely with Product Management and senior company leadership to develop the product roadmap and manage the resources to execute that vision. Strong experience leading complex product development efforts in battery, energy storage, automotive, consumer electronics, or other highly integrated hardware environments Strong understanding of design for manufacturability, design for reliability, tolerance management, materials selection, and production scale-up considerations Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, and program managementB.S., M.S., or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering discipline; advanced degree preferred 15+ years of product design or product development experience, with significant experience leading teams and complex hardware programs Expected salary range for this role is from $212,700 to $297,803, and a final salary will be determined by the candidate's experience, educational background and internal equity. Quantum Scape also offers an annual bonus and a generous RSU/Equity package as part of its compensation plan. In addition, we do offer a tremendous benefits plan including employee paid health care, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and other benefits.

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