Sr. Director of Cell Development

QuantumScape Corporation•San Jose, CA

1d•$212,700 - $297,803

About The Position

QuantumScape is seeking a Sr. Director of Cell Development to lead the effort in developing future energy storage products. This role involves building and directing a team of engineers to transform new concepts into reality. The Cell Development Team focuses on developing next-generation solid-state battery products using QuantumScape’s cutting-edge technology. The team is composed of mechanical, materials, and electrochemical engineers.

Requirements

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 management
B.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

Nice To Haves

Experience in solid-state batteries, lithium-metal batteries, advanced energy storage systems, or adjacent high-performance electrochemical products
Experience developing products for automotive or other high-reliability applications with demanding safety and quality requirements
Familiarity with cell, module, or pack design, including structural, thermal, electrical, and integration considerations
Experience supporting customer-facing development programs and external technical engagements
Background in scaling novel technologies from R&D through pilot line and into production

Responsibilities

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.