Director of New Product Introduction (NPI)

Who You Are

As the Director of New Product Introduction, you will lead the development, integration, and scale-up of Sila’s next-generation anode materials for high-volume manufacturing. You will play a key role in shaping and executing a comprehensive New Product Introduction (NPI) strategy that bridges R&D and manufacturing.  

You will develop and implement robust, scalable process strategies using tools such as FMEA, advanced statistical modeling, specification setting, and proven process development methodologies. Your work will ensure seamless integration of new technologies into production, with a strong focus on quality, safety, and performance.  These strategies will include maintaining the product portfolio lifecycle.

Collaboration is central to this role. You’ll work cross-functionally with Product Development, Process Technology, Process Safety, Analytical Development, Manufacturing & Operations, and Quality to develop control plans and release processes that support reliable, safe scale-up. You are motivated and passionate for making a big impact at a high growth company by driving business critical decisions that ensure new products reach the market with high quality and speed.

Responsibilities and Duties  

• Lead process integration strategy from pilot to high-volume manufacturing (HVM).
• Develop and execute NPI frameworks to scale new materials and processes.
• Define and validate process specifications based on material interactions and functional requirements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to develop and implement manufacturing control plans.
• Drive root-cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts using FMEA and statistical tools.
• Build and lead a high-performing Process Integration team; mentor and grow direct reports.
• Hire, coach, and support talent through consistent feedback, navigation of challenges, and celebration of wins

Knowledge and Skill Requirements 

• Proven track record of scaling new technologies into production environments as well as maintaining the lifecycle of the current product portfolio.
• Deep understanding of material properties, process interactions, and specification development.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing, preferably in advanced materials or powder technologies
• Expertise in analytics, measurement systems, and in-line/end-of-line quality control.
• Exceptional leadership, problem solving, communication and cross-functional collaborative skills.
• Degree in Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry or equivalent with minimum of 10+ years (Bachelor’s degree), 7+ years (Master’s degree), or 5+ years (PhD) of industry experience with 5 years of leadership experience

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Remain in a stationary position to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a laptop, copier/printer machine, etc.
• Wear personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, a lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, and steel toe safety shoes.
• Repetitive use of hands - light to forceful handling of material

The starting base pay for this role is between $207,000 and $262,000 at the time of posting. The actual base pay depends on many factors, such as education, experience, and skills. Base pay is only one part of Sila’s competitive Total Rewards package that can include benefits, perks, equity, and bonuses.  The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
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