Director- Polymer Materials & Process Development
about 2 years ago
Full time role
San Jose, CA, US
San Jose, CA, US
Job Description
Come join us on our mission as we revolutionize energy storage to enable a sustainable future.
Come join us on our mission as we redefine energy storage to enable a sustainable future!QuantumScape is the leader in developing next-generation, lithium-metal, solid-state batteries that will redefine energy storage and power a lower-carbon future. The company is building a better battery that enables electric vehicles to charge faster, go further, last longer, stay safer and cost less than current electric or gas-powered vehicles.
In this role, you will:Build and lead a high preforming polymer engineering team in developing a portfolio of new adhesives and bonding processes for battery assembly applications.Drive on-site technical direction and polymer/adhesive development for cell seal technologyDevelop team to complete prototyping and optimizing the product performance for process reliability, performance of the manufacturing equipment and material cost.Partner with multi-functional internal teams, including design and product development engineers, mechanical engineers, operations, sales, commercial leadership, and other internal capability teamsCoordinate with outside technology suppliers and partners to identify, develop, and implement emerging materials, processing technologies, and equipment that will enable cell sealing technologiesEstablish strategic priorities and communicate changes to the team as neededProvide innovative solutions by researching and implementing new technologies to improve operational efficiencyLead team in sample preparation and test methods for structural materials and componentsThe ideal candidate will have technical expertise in polymers and adhesives, product development, product integration, manufacturing, and equipment development to optimally deliver high quality and effective products while optimizing total delivered cost
Requirements:Typically requires a bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of 12 years of experience or a master’s degree and 10 years of experience or a Ph.D. and a minimum of 8 years;Evaluated primarily on technical contributions, program coordination/management, technical leadership and project performance.5+ years proven track record with high-capacity manufacturingRelevant dynamic leadership experience with emphasis on polymer and process development with respect to adhesives. Confirmed experience in lithium-ion batteries preferredExperience working in development programs with corroborated ability to meet timelinesKnowledge of emerging materials and processing technologies for adhesivesBalance multiple projects on a fast-paced schedule, while dealing with some vagueness in a high output environmentProvide a high level of service by having a collaboration focus on teamwork while growing your internal networkConfirmed understanding of financial management including financial tracking, budgeting, and forecasting
To ensure the ongoing health and safety of our team members, effective January 4th, 2022, QuantumScape will require all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before their first day of employment. QuantumScape will seek to accommodate individuals with qualifying disabilities or medical conditions that contraindicate the vaccination, or who object to being vaccinated on the basis of a sincerely held religious belief or practice.
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.
Come join us on our mission as we redefine energy storage to enable a sustainable future!QuantumScape is the leader in developing next-generation, lithium-metal, solid-state batteries that will redefine energy storage and power a lower-carbon future. The company is building a better battery that enables electric vehicles to charge faster, go further, last longer, stay safer and cost less than current electric or gas-powered vehicles.
In this role, you will:Build and lead a high preforming polymer engineering team in developing a portfolio of new adhesives and bonding processes for battery assembly applications.Drive on-site technical direction and polymer/adhesive development for cell seal technologyDevelop team to complete prototyping and optimizing the product performance for process reliability, performance of the manufacturing equipment and material cost.Partner with multi-functional internal teams, including design and product development engineers, mechanical engineers, operations, sales, commercial leadership, and other internal capability teamsCoordinate with outside technology suppliers and partners to identify, develop, and implement emerging materials, processing technologies, and equipment that will enable cell sealing technologiesEstablish strategic priorities and communicate changes to the team as neededProvide innovative solutions by researching and implementing new technologies to improve operational efficiencyLead team in sample preparation and test methods for structural materials and componentsThe ideal candidate will have technical expertise in polymers and adhesives, product development, product integration, manufacturing, and equipment development to optimally deliver high quality and effective products while optimizing total delivered cost
Requirements:Typically requires a bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of 12 years of experience or a master’s degree and 10 years of experience or a Ph.D. and a minimum of 8 years;Evaluated primarily on technical contributions, program coordination/management, technical leadership and project performance.5+ years proven track record with high-capacity manufacturingRelevant dynamic leadership experience with emphasis on polymer and process development with respect to adhesives. Confirmed experience in lithium-ion batteries preferredExperience working in development programs with corroborated ability to meet timelinesKnowledge of emerging materials and processing technologies for adhesivesBalance multiple projects on a fast-paced schedule, while dealing with some vagueness in a high output environmentProvide a high level of service by having a collaboration focus on teamwork while growing your internal networkConfirmed understanding of financial management including financial tracking, budgeting, and forecasting
To ensure the ongoing health and safety of our team members, effective January 4th, 2022, QuantumScape will require all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before their first day of employment. QuantumScape will seek to accommodate individuals with qualifying disabilities or medical conditions that contraindicate the vaccination, or who object to being vaccinated on the basis of a sincerely held religious belief or practice.
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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