IPT Lead Staff Engineer, Energy Systems
About The Position
We are seeking an IPT Lead Engineer for Energy Systems to lead advanced development initiatives focused on energy technologies, material systems, and manufacturing process development. This role will drive cross-functional engineering efforts supporting innovation, technical capability expansion, and future product development initiatives. The IPT Lead will partner closely with engineering, manufacturing, operations, supply chain, and quality teams to drive technical execution from concept development through manufacturing readiness. This position requires strong technical leadership, project execution capabilities, and the ability to operate effectively within highly collaborative engineering and manufacturing environments.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline required
- Minimum of 5 years of experience leading technical projects or engineering development programs within engineering, manufacturing, research & development, or technical environments
- Strong understanding of engineering development lifecycles and manufacturing processes
- Ability to lead cross-functional technical teams in fast-paced development environments
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting development efforts involving advanced materials, thermal systems, chemical processes, or energy-related technologies preferred
- Experience within aerospace, defense, automotive, or other highly regulated industries preferred
- PMP certification or equivalent project/program management training
- Advanced degree in engineering, materials science, or related technical field
- Familiarity with high-temperature systems, electrochemical technologies, or advanced material processing methods
- Experience supporting prototype-to-production transitions
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional engineering teams supporting advanced energy system development initiatives
- Drive technical execution across development, testing, prototype, and manufacturing readiness activities
- Develop and manage project schedules, milestones, risks, and technical deliverables
- Coordinate activities between engineering, operations, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams
- Monitor project performance and implement mitigation plans to maintain program objectives
- Facilitate technical and program review meetings and provide regular status updates to leadership
- Support process improvement and scalability initiatives aligned with future production capabilities
- Ensure alignment between technical execution and organizational strategic priorities
- Maintain project documentation and support compliance with internal procedures and standards
Benefits
- medical insurance
- prescription insurance
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- life insurance
- disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- tuition assistance
- paid vacation
- sick and personal days
- paid holidays
- flexible scheduling options such as compressed workweeks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
