Hiring: Staff NPI Program Manager, Integration Company: Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc. Location: Alameda, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 14:26:19 Target Skills & Keywords : Product Management, Program Management, R, Risk Management About the job Experience: •6+ years in high-tech, hardware product development (batteries, semiconductors, chemical processing, or automotive). Direct experience with lithium-ion battery manufacturing and cell qualification is strongly preferred. Required Skills: •Strategic NPI & Partner Management •Lead end-to-end NPI execution, driving qualification for new suppliers and external manufacturing partners (OEMs). •Manage cross-border partner relationships, navigating cross-cultural and organizational dynamics to keep programs on schedule. •Coordinate cross-functional deliverables between R&D, Product Management, Operations, and Quality. •Product Risk Management & Quality Engineering •Develop and steward DFMEA and PFMEA frameworks for cell designs and manufacturing processes. •Actively facilitate and support qualification of new battery materials, cell designs, and advanced manufacturing methods. •Ensure products meet global battery safety and certification pathways (e.g., IEC, UL, GB/T, KC, PSE). Qualifications: •Sila is seeking a high-impact NPI Program Manager to lead new battery cell product development and qualification with key manufacturing partners. Positioned at the intersection of internal R&D, operations, and external suppliers, you will drive high-velocity execution to deliver mass-production-ready cell products. •Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrochemistry, or a related field. •Practical understanding of cell manufacturing processes, risk analysis (FMEA), and global safety/certification frameworks. •Proven ability to align diverse engineering, operations, and commercial teams around high-velocity timelines. •Clear verbal and written presenter, comfortable translating technical details for both technical teams and executive leadership. •Fluency in Mandarin, Korean, or Japanese •(to support Asian manufacturing partner interfaces). 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!