Manager, Materials Engineering

Overview Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Manager, Materials Engineering? Then we're looking for you! Check out the job description and apply now! Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with world-class team members with diverse backgrounds and expertise who share the same vision. Join the PECNA team today! Responsibilities Manager, Materials Engineering https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tMgKm_71qs ( by clicking this link you are being referred to an external site that is not part of Panasonic ) Meet the Recruiter: Princess Damato Job Summary Panasonic Energy is seeking a Manager, Materials Engineering, reporting to the Director of Materials Engineering. This position will lead programs to establish and qualify multiple sources of key battery materials for Panasonic Energy’s North American lithium-ion battery cell manufacturing operations. The Manager will oversee the full material-development and introduction lifecycle, including initial technical feasibility assessment, laboratory evaluation of physical and chemical properties, production-scale trials, qualification, and implementation. The role will lead a technical team and coordinate closely with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders in Engineering, Production, Quality, Procurement, Maintenance, and global development organizations. Essential Duties Lead execution of assigned cross-functional programs to develop, qualify, and implement a resilient North American supply chain for key battery materials. Establish program scope, milestones, timelines, decision points, resource requirements, risk registers, and technical reporting expectations. Direct material evaluation activities from initial technical feasibility assessment through laboratory analysis, production trials, qualification, and mass-production implementation. Coordinate effectively with Production, Engineering, Quality, Procurement, global development teams, and supplier-quality organizations to deliver program objectives. Ensure appropriate laboratory capabilities, analytical methods, and resources support the safe, accurate, and timely evaluation of material properties required for development and qualification. Lead the development, validation, and implementation of new or improved analytical methods, working internally and with suppliers as appropriate. Maintain productive technical relationships with prospective and existing suppliers to facilitate qualification and project execution. Partner with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Procurement teams to plan, execute, and evaluate production trials. Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of Panasonic Energy’s material-introduction process. Provide concise, data-driven updates to senior leadership regarding program status, technical results, risks, decisions, and required actions. Identify program risks and escalate technical, schedule, quality, supply, and resource concerns sufficiently early to support effective decision-making. Frequent (weekly) communication with teams in Japan regarding development progress, challenges, and paths forward (must be able to work effectively across time-zone differences) Perform other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities Recruit, onboard, develop, and retain a technically capable and collaborative team of engineers, supervisors, and other assigned personnel. Establish clear responsibilities, priorities, performance expectations, and development plans for the Materials Engineering team. Plan and assign work, monitor execution, provide timely coaching and feedback, appraise performance, recognize contributions, and address performance or conduct concerns in accordance with company policies and procedures. Develop short-term and mid-term team plans aligned with business objectives and material-development priorities. Manage resources within approved plans, including team budget, staffing, equipment, and other …

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