Hiring: Engineering Manager | NantG Power Company: NantWorks Location: Culver City, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 15:12:53 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Assembly, Change Management, Program Management, R About the job Experience: •2 years of people leadership, including team supervision, mentorship, or technical project leadership. •Minimum 2 years of people leadership, including team supervision, mentorship, or technical project leadership. Required Skills: •Engineering Leadership & Technical Direction •Lead, mentor, and develop an interdisciplinary team working across anode, cathode, electrolyte, separator, and cell design. •Strategically drive full research and product development cycle—from early‑stage concept through prototype, validation, and transfer to manufacturing. •Guide root‑cause analysis, failure mode identification, and risk mitigation strategies for cell components and processes. •Define and prioritize R&D initiatives aligned with NantG’s technical roadmap and commercial objectives. •Partner with R&D, Manufacturing, Process Engineering, and Quality to translate lab‑scale innovations into production‑relevant processes. •Develop scale‑up strategies for new materials, formulations, and cell designs, including process windows, equipment requirements, and manufacturability constraints. •Oversee pilot‑line trials, DOE matrices, and validation builds to ensure smooth transition from R&D to production. Qualifications: •PhD in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or related field with 5+ years of industrial battery development experience; OR Bachelor’s/Master’s with 10+/8+ years of relevant experience. •Demonstrated success developing and scaling lithium‑ion battery technologies from lab to pilot or production. •In-depth knowledge of electrochemistry fundamentals, cell design tradeoffs, and interactions between materials, processes, and performance. •Hands‑on experience with electrode formulation, coating, calendaring, electrolyte systems, and cell assembly. •Demonstrated capacity to manage complex, multidisciplinary projects in a fast‑paced environment. •Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence technical discussions and present to leadership. •Entrepreneurial mindset with adaptability, resilience, and a bias toward action in a startup environment. •Background in high‑volume manufacturing or pilot‑line scale‑up. •Prior involvement in IP strategy, patent drafting, or external research collaborations. •Operational familiarity with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements for lithium‑ion cell production. Compensation: •$140,000 - $155,000 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!