This role is in Fremont CA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for US customers throughout battery cell and/or pack development programs

• Lead customer engagement, including technical discussions, program reviews, issue resolution, and escalation management

• Lead and facilitate technical meetings and workshops; ensure clear documentation, action tracking, and alignment with internal teams and customers

• Lead cross functional teams throughout RFI/RFQs process and technical proposals in collaboration with engineering and commercial teams

• Lead the development of battery cell and pack programs from concept through production, coordinating closely with customers and internal cross functional teams

• Develop, maintain, and communicate detailed program schedules, milestones, and deliverables

• Identify program risks across technical, schedule, cost, and quality and drive mitigation plans

• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and commercial across regions to meet program timing, deliverables and cost

• Regularly communicate program status, risks, and key decisions to engineering and executive leadership

• Identify and drive innovative solutions to overcome technical and program obstacles while maintaining schedule adherence

• Prioritize and track cross-functional action items, balancing resources, risks, and program outcomes

• Support on-site customer meetings, technical workshops, and plant visits in the US and China

• Support DFMEA, PFMEA, DV/PV, APQP, and PPAP activities as required by customer programs

• Up to 30% domestic and international travel

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Materials, or related discipline)

• 3+ years of experience in automotive, EV, or energy storage product development

• 5+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, Program Management, or equivalent customer-facing leadership roles

• Good understanding of Li-ion battery cell and/or battery pack systems, including development and validation processes

• Proven experience working directly with US or global automotive OEM customers

• Solid knowledge of automotive product development and launch processes, including DV/PV, APQP, and PPAP

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex technical programs involving multiple stakeholders, tight timelines, and evolving requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to clearly communicate with customers and senior leadership

• Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required