Chemical Engineering Lead – Battery Materials, Process Scale-up

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. Ensure technical expertise and control of battery active materials and their manufacturing processes .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeAmiens • FranceSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in active materials chemistry and the industrialization of battery manufacturing processes, with a strong ability to translate R&D requirements into technical specifications. Proven experience in supplier qualification and cross-functional project management within an international context.

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Active Materials ChemistrySupplier QualificationTechnical Specification WritingManufacturing IndustrializationCross-Functional Project Management

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Hard Skills

Chemical EngineeringMaterials ChemistryElectrochemistryProcess EngineeringFMEAControl PlansQualification ProtocolsIndustrial Development CycleManufacturing Scale-UpQuality Management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsAutonomousRigorousCollaborationAdaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

Master's DegreeEngineering Degree

Industry Keywords

Battery Active MaterialsIndustrial SuppliersInternational Industrial EnvironmentSodium-Ion Battery TechnologySupply Chain Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure technical expertise and control of battery active materials and their manufacturing processes
Act as the interface between R&D teams and suppliers, translating scientific requirements into technical and industrial specifications
Identify, qualify, and develop suppliers of battery active materials, primarily in China, South Korea, and Japan
Manage supplier qualification cycles from sample evaluation through industrial scale-up
Co-develop product and process specifications and quality standards, including FMEA, control plans, and qualification protocols
Support industrialization and scale-up of manufacturing processes
Collaborate with R&D, Production, Quality, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Process Engineering teams
Ensure product quality, performance, and supply chain security
Report directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Coordinate multiple stakeholders contributing to the industrialization of Tiamat's sodium-ion battery technology

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree or Engineering degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Materials Science, Process Engineering, or a related discipline
Strong expertise in active materials chemistry (cathode, anode, and/or electrolyte) or development and industrialization of complex materials in an industrial environment
Significant experience in development and qualification of industrial suppliers
Experience supporting at least one complete industrial development cycle, from material qualification through manufacturing scale-up
Ability to translate R&D requirements into clear technical and industrial specifications for suppliers
Strong understanding of manufacturing and industrialization processes
Experience writing technical specifications
Knowledge of quality management tools such as FMEA, control plans, and qualification protocols
Cross-functional project management experience within an international industrial environment
Comfortable collaborating with international industrial partners, particularly in China, South Korea, and Japan
Fluency in English is essential
Mandarin is a strong asset
Autonomous, rigorous, and excellent interpersonal skills
Comfortable working in fast-growing and relatively unstructured environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid working model
Regular international travel opportunities
Opportunity to build a new function from the ground up
Direct contribution to industrialization of innovative sodium-ion battery technology