Senior Metallurgical Engineer - Advanced R&D Group - SMTS

QuantumScape is on a mission to transform energy storage with solid-state lithium-metal battery technology. The company’s next-generation batteries are designed to enable longer range, faster charging and enhanced safety in electric vehicles to support the transition away from legacy energy sources toward a lower carbon future.

We are developing batteries that will power the next generation of transportation. Do you want to learn about and work on a critical part of the future energy economy? As part of our Advanced Research team, the Senior Metallurgical Engineer will scout the frontier of our technology to seek high-risk, high-reward projects. You will work with the CTO plus a small team to prototype new sophisticated fabrication methods, equipment, and production processes to integrate our technology on the road to a highly scaled GigaBattery Factory. 
You are an engineer who loves moving quickly and working on cutting-edge technologies. You are a good communicator and an outstanding teammate. You seek out challenges and learning opportunities, and want to work in a startup environment: a fast pace energizes you, you can wear several hats and pitch in where needed. You are creative and high-energy. 
REQUIRED SKILLS -  BS in Material Science, Mechanical, Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering, or Chemistry or Physics-  Minimum 5 years experience with flexible webs preferentially in a manufacturing environment-  Experience working in a lab-  Experience transitioning from a lab to the production environment
PREFERRED SKILLS-  MS in an Engineering Field-  Familiarity with data processing and/or statistics at the undergraduate level-  Practical and/or theoretical understanding of winding of flexible materials-  Manufacturing experience in thin metal foil thermo-mechanical processing a plus!-  Background in quality management systems-  Strong organizational skills-  Strong communications and interpersonal skills-  Experience in materials characterization techniques (XRD, SEM, and the like)-  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills-  Proficient in Microsoft applications
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES-  Prepare and measure prototypes in a laboratory by working hands-on-  Perform preliminary data analysis and prepare reports for colleagues-  Support battery scaling projects with technical expertise relating to flexible web converting and end-use applications-  Provide hands-on support to identify, develop and implement quality processes and system improvements to increase output yields-  Management of projects as assigned-  Audit and measure product performance against standards or process requirements as defined-  Advise, execute, and monitor preventative and corrective actions to ensure that quality standards are attained


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