Sr. Manager of Process Engineering

WHO YOU ARE

You will lead a team of Engineers that create process improvements and design specifications, the design and creation of chemical reaction equipment, tools, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) for the manufacturing of advanced engineered materials that will set the new standard of innovation for the next generation batteries.

You like challenges, you take pride in your work, you are a detailed technical leader that can manage numerous projects simultaneously, while delivering results on-time, to meet or exceed goals and expectations.

You’re passionate and knowledgeable about: clean energy, advanced materials, particulates, batteries, or related fields, sciences, and technologies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leadership of a team that is responsible for the design and scale-up of chemical reaction equipment, tools, and improved processes.

• Provide clear direction for process design, chemical reaction engineering, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD). 

• Artfully balance competing resources and cross-functional objectives in a fast-paced and matrixed environment. 

• Lead techno-economic evaluation of capital and operating expenses for designed equipment. 

• Complete process simplification and value engineering objectives while maximizing yield, quality, and throughput.

• Define and manage trade-offs between in-house development versus acceleration via vendors, tollers, and EPCs.

• Work closely with the Process Development team to establish baseline performance metrics and identify the key levers to drive optimal process reliability, quality and uptime.

• Hire, coach, and support talent through consistent feedback, navigation of challenges, and celebration of wins

QUALIFICATIONS

• BS/MS/PhD in Chemical Engineering, Materials, Mechanical Engineering or related field

• 10+ years of relevant technology experience; 5+ years of demonstrated technical team leadership experience

• Proficient in process design, improvements and simulation, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), techno-economic modeling, and experimental design (DOE).

• Expert level knowledge within particle technology, particulate handling, and safety. 

• Knowledgeable, curious, and humble while being an incisive and clear communicator.  

• Easy rapport, genuine empathy, and durable composure.

• Tech-Savvy: able to move quickly between different physical tools, databases, data processing software and operating systems to effectively generate and share insights

• Collaboratively solves problems and sets others up for success

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Must be able to:

• Remain in a stationary position to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a laptop, copier/printer machine, etc.

• Pass a respirator fit test and be able to wear respiratory protection.

• Repetitive use of hands - light to forceful handling of material.

• Wear personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, a lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, and steel toe safety shoes.

• • Precise and repetitive handling of a range of material quantities. 

The starting base pay for this role is between $178,500 and $225,250 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.