Electrode Industrialization Engineer

Verkor is a French industrial company founded in 2020 that specializes in the production of low-carbon lithium-ion battery cells for electric mobility and energy storage applications. The company is headquartered in Grenoble and has developed its first Gigafactory in Bourbourg, near Dunkirk, which was officially inaugurated in December 2025 under the patronage of French President Emmanuel Macron. With an initial production capacity of 16 GWh per year, the facility represents a major step toward large-scale industrial battery manufacturing in Europe. Verkor's core mission is to produce low-carbon batteries in Europe while contributing to industrial sovereignty and decarbonization. The company positions itself as a key player in the European energy transition, addressing the dual challenge of reducing dependence on non-European battery supply chains and accelerating the shift to electric mobility. Its Gigafactory is expected to create 1,200 direct jobs and approximately 3,000 indirect jobs in the region. What sets Verkor apart is its 'digital by design' industrial model, which integrates digital technologies throughout its manufacturing processes to optimize ramp-up speed and production efficiency. The company has progressed rapidly through commissioning and line balancing phases, moving toward full-scale serial production. Backed by prominent industrial and financial partners, Verkor is establishing itself as a fully-fledged European battery manufacturer in a strategically critical sector.

In a Nutshell :

The Electrode Industrialization Engineer will be entrusted with the ownership of the electrode design and its integration within product/process teams. This role involves steering the design from its end of pilot line stage ( B Samples) to mass production stage (C & D Samples) ensuring a thorough validation and review of the design’s performance and manufacturability at each stage with the relevant stakeholders.

The engineer will possess the ability to identify and mitigate potential risks associated with the design and manufacturing process during each phase of scale-up. As the Electrode Industrialization Engineer, the engineer will oversee all cell projects within the Gigafactory, ensuring its successful execution and implementation. This role requires a deep understanding of electrode manufacturing processes, a keen eye for detail, and strong communication skills in a multicultural environment.

Missions :

Interface/liaison with process team.

In charge of making sure the list of characteristics is correctly being implemented.

Ensure efficient participation at design reviews of product/process/quality.

Creation of action plan and mitigation to cover gaps between List of characteristics/control plan/Inline check.

Continuous improvement of process design via constant alignment with process owners and customer needs.

DoE plan and execution for electrode optimization.

Support through data analysis/DoE planning the ramp up of pilot line and GF.

Analysis of process capabilities and propose deviations or design changes to improve product design or manufacturability.

8D support as product representative.

Product Validation / Design Vérification

Assist during design, FAT and SAT of GF production lines.

Implement actions from DFMEA.

Risk analysis report after sample phase ends.

Definition of process validation plan.

Analysis of manufacturing process and assist in innovation.

Product sustaining after SOP.

Maintaining PLM structure and proposing cost saving design changes.

Who you are :

Bachelors or master’s in mechanical, materials, chemical or similar engineering degree.

Minimum 3 years of experience preferably in battery manufacturing or automotive industry in process engineering, new product introduction or design engineering.

Strong sense of ownership and desire to take on new challenges.

Ability to understand complex topics.

Experience or ability to work in a cross functional team and independently.

Data analysis

Strong logical and communication skills

Self-driven able to follow up on tasks with minimal supervision.

Nice to have :

French proficiency as a bonus.

Experience in electrodes manufacturing processes.

Experience managing product evolution through PLM system.

Experience in characterizing slurries and electrodes

Experience using Minitab in a professional setting.

Experience working with APQP.

Python programming for data analysis

Involved in the development of a product from A sample until SOP (minimum C sample)