Sr. Manager of Process Technology

Coreshell Technologies•San Leandro, CA

1d•$160,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

Coreshell Technologies is seeking an experienced, results-driven Senior Manager of Process Technology to lead its battery manufacturing process engineering organization. The position oversees cell assembly, electrolyte filling, formation, aging, degassing, final sealing, and related manufacturing processes. It provides technical leadership for next-generation lithium-ion battery manufacturing, drives process innovation and equipment development, improves quality, and supports scale-up from development through production while building an engineering team to support future growth. The role leads process development from laboratory scale through pilot and mass production, supports new product introduction and process transfer, and collaborates with internal teams, suppliers, customers, partners, and strategic technology partners. It also builds and develops a team of process engineers and fosters accountability, innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. The position is full-time and onsite in San Leandro, California, with regular time at the new facility site. The salary range is $160,000–$180,000, with stock incentives.

Requirements

Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrochemistry, or a related field.
12 or more years of experience in the lithium-ion battery industry, including manufacturing, process engineering, or related advanced manufacturing environments.
5 or more years of leadership experience managing engineering teams.
Strong experience in cell assembly, formation and aging, electrode manufacturing, and battery process development.
Demonstrated experience scaling processes from development to production.
Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.
Experience with statistical process control (SPC), design of experiments (DOE), PFMEA, and process validation methodologies.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Experience with pouch, cylindrical, and prismatic cell manufacturing.
Experience with silicon-based anodes and high-energy-density cell technologies.
Knowledge of dry electrode manufacturing processes.
Experience supporting global manufacturing operations.
Experience leading factory commissioning, FAT/SAT, and equipment qualification activities.

Nice To Haves

Ph.D. in Engineering or a related discipline.
Startup or high-growth company experience.

Responsibilities

Lead process engineering activities for cell assembly, electrolyte filling, formation and aging, degassing and final sealing, and process validation and qualification.
Develop and implement manufacturing and processing strategies to improve product quality, throughput, yield, and cost.
Drive continuous improvement using statistical analysis and data-driven decision-making.
Lead root-cause investigations and corrective actions for process and manufacturing quality issues.
Establish and optimize process parameters, control plans, manufacturing standards, operating procedures, and engineering documentation.
Develop KPIs and process monitoring systems, and improve yield, throughput, equipment utilization, and product quality through quantitative and qualitative analysis.
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
Support advanced battery technologies, including high-loading electrodes, double-layer coating electrodes, and dry electrode processes.
Evaluate and introduce new processing technologies, equipment, and manufacturing methods.
Lead process development from laboratory scale through pilot production and mass production.
Support new product introduction, process transfer, and manufacturing readiness activities.
Develop and validate manufacturing processes to meet performance, reliability, and cost targets.
Collaborate with equipment engineering and suppliers on FAT, SAT, equipment installation, commissioning, and qualification.
Drive capacity expansion and manufacturing scale-up projects.
Work with R&D, Product Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain, Equipment Engineering, suppliers, and strategic technology partners.
Serve as the primary technical interface for process-related discussions with customers, partners, and suppliers.
Support technology evaluations and external collaborations for advanced battery manufacturing solutions.
Build, lead, mentor, and develop a team of process engineers.
Establish team goals, development plans, and performance expectations.
Build organizational capability through hiring, training, coaching, and succession planning.
Foster accountability, innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Conduct regular performance reviews and career development discussions.