Manager/Senior Manager, Solid-State Battery Product Development
Factorial Energy•Billerica, MA
•$135,000 - $175,000•Onsite
About The Position
Factorial Energy is seeking a Manager/Senior Manager, Solid-State Battery Product Development to join their team in Billerica, MA. This role is responsible for leading lithium-ion cell new product development, overseeing the full design-to-manufacturing lifecycle from prototype design and validation through pilot-line scale-up and production ramp. The position requires collaboration with R&D, process, manufacturing, and quality teams to translate technical breakthroughs into scalable, reliable products.
Requirements
- 5–10 years of hands-on experience in lithium-ion battery (LIB) product development
- Experience leading or substantially contributing to lithium-ion cell design, validation, and transfer from prototype to mass production
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field
- Strong background in cell design, electrochemistry testing, materials characterisation, and failure analysis
- Willing and able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with tight deadlines and shifting priorities
- Strong team player — collaborative, communicative, and dependable
- Familiar with automotive quality frameworks (IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP)
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.)
- Pilot-line scale-up and DFMEA/PFMEA experience
- Solid-state battery experience
- Occasional cross-site collaboration with global teams
Responsibilities
- Lead lithium-ion cell design, validation, and transfer from prototype to mass production
- Define specifications, performance targets, and acceptance criteria
- Drive root-cause investigations, develop new characterization methods, and continuously improve cycle life, safety, and yield
- Collaborate with process engineers, suppliers, and external vendors to source, qualify, and scale high-quality materials, components, and tooling
- Support customer projects with technical reports, datasheets, and on-time delivery of milestones
- Participate in DFMEA/PFMEA reviews
- Partner across R&D, manufacturing, and quality to ensure smooth handoffs, alignment on KPIs, and on-time program delivery in a fast-paced team environment
- Stay current with industry advances in LIB and solid-state technology, evaluate new materials and processes, and bring forward improvements that strengthen product reliability and cost
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous paid time off
- 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
- Education assistance plan
- Life insurance and disability coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
