Project Manager, Operations Group "Japanese Speaking"

almost 3 years ago
Full time role
San Jose, CA, US... more
San Jose, CA, US... more

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Manufacturer of lithium batteries designed to accelerate the commercialization of solid-state batteries. The company engages in the manufacturing of electric ...

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Job Description

Come join us on our mission as we revolutionize energy storage to enable a sustainable future.

Do you want to help build world-class R&D and manufacturing capabilities in the energy industry? We need a Project Manager to join our team and ensure the company can rapidly scale its operations to commercialize this technology and change the world. 
In this role, you will: •Work in close collaboration with scientists and engineers at QuantumScape to deliver critical pieces of equipment in support of manufacturing scale-up efforts•Play a critical role in building out our second site dedicated to manufacturing operations•Take ownership and drive execution for a wide variety of projects, helping the team stay organized and on schedule, setting the agenda and guiding the discussion, as well as following up on action items•Develop relationships with vendors: coordinate demos, review proposals, help select the winning proposal, and facilitate all communications•Drive frequent, open communication with a diverse team of internal and external partners, from scientists to vendors to senior management, as you help deliver hugely meaningful improvements to our capabilities
Minimum Requirements: Education & Experience:•Bachelor’s or Master's degree in a technical field, with exposure to industrial equipment and manufacturing environments•You have a solid track record for coordinating multiple concurrent projects across diverse teams•You are organized, pay attention to the details, and have excellent project management skills•You are an outstanding communicator that can empathize with others while still holding them accountable.
Additional Skills:•Experience working in R&D environments is a plus•Experience working with high CAPEX development projects is a plus•Experience with powder processing, ceramics, and high temperature operations are all a plus•Fluency in business Japanese is a must




We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.
*QuantumScape does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. 

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