Senior Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Battery Materials

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. Lead the development, optimization, and industrialization of manufacturing processes at supplier sites for battery active materials such as electrolytes, carbon powders, and iron powders .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $111,880 - $168,844 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in developing and scaling chemical manufacturing processes, including synthesis, purification, and powder processing, while ensuring adherence to material specifications and quality management systems. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential for mitigating risks and driving continuous improvement in the chemical supply chain.

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Process EngineeringChemical Manufacturing ProcessesStatistical Process Control (SPC)Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001)Root Cause Analysis

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Hard Skills

Chemical EngineeringMaterials ScienceProcess Capability (Cpk)Analytical MethodologiesLean ManufacturingSix SigmaCAD Drawing DevelopmentGD&TSynthesisPowder Processing

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCollaborationCommunication

Industry Keywords

Battery Active MaterialsElectrolytesCarbon PowdersIron PowdersManufacturing ProcessesSupplier Quality EngineeringContinuous ImprovementInspection MethodsMaterial SpecificationsChemical Supply Chain

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development, optimization, and industrialization of manufacturing processes at supplier sites for battery active materials such as electrolytes, carbon powders, and iron powders
Define process flows, select equipment, create control plans, and improve yield
Partner with chemical suppliers to assess capabilities, identify risks, and drive continuous improvement
Interpret complex material specifications and provide feedback on manufacturability, inspection feasibility, and cost implications
Define, validate, and implement inspection and test methods to verify material adherence to specifications
Identify and mitigate technical, quality, and production risks in the chemical supply chain
Lead root cause analysis and corrective action for supplier-related material quality issues
Bridge internal R&D/design teams and external battery materials suppliers
Help develop and scale manufacturing processes for chemical blends, made-to-spec powders, custom electrodes, coatings, and other battery raw materials

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years of experience in process engineering, manufacturing engineering, or supplier quality engineering, with a strong emphasis on chemical or advanced material production
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related technical field
Demonstrated expertise in developing and scaling chemical manufacturing processes, including synthesis, purification, powder processing, blending/tolling, or formulation
Solid understanding of material specifications, statistical process control (SPC), process capability (Cpk), and quality management systems such as ISO 9001
Proficiency in analytical and problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, Six Sigma, or Lean Manufacturing
Demonstrated expertise in CAD drawing development and review, including GD&T and Special Characteristics
Ability to travel domestically and internationally to supplier sites as required
Ability to work onsite from the listed work location in a hybrid function
Legal eligibility to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries
Stock options
100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees from day one
80% coverage of healthcare premiums for dependents
At least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents, up to 20 weeks for birthing parents
Generous vacation policies
Relocation assistance