Battery Manufacturing & Operations Director

• Manufacturing & Operations Leadership • Lead and manage all aspects of pilot-scale cell manufacturing and prototype execution, focusing on various cell designs (pouch, EV, ESS). • Drive the establishment of pilot lines, define SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), and lead QA/QC processes for production scheduling and test data management. • Oversee the entire technology scale-up process, ensuring that R&D next-generation battery concepts are ready for mass production. • Product & Customer Program Management • Serve as the Product Execution Director for technical customer programs, managing the process to deliver validated battery components and systems. • Drive the NPI (New Product Introduction) process and utilize quality assurance methodologies like DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and DVP&R (Design Verification Plan and Report). • Develop and maintain extended relationships within OEM organizations, including technology specification teams and purchasing, by identifying their product/application and service needs. • Cross-Functional Strategy • Provide cross-functional leadership, effectively bridging the technical gaps between R&D, Manufacturing, and Quality organizations.

• Profile Match: A background profile as a Material Scientist who transitioned into a high-level Operations and Product Execution Director role. • Industry Background: Previous experience working within an Automobile OEM or a leading EV battery manufacturer. • Quality Systems: Advanced proficiency in using DFMEA/DVP&R methodologies in a high-tech manufacturing environment. The salary range for this position as required under applicable pay transparency laws. Salary Range $200,000 — $220,000 USD

• A highly competitive salary and robust benefits package, including comprehensive health coverage and an attractive equity/stock options program within our NYSE-listed company. • The opportunity to contribute directly to a meaningful scientific project—accelerating the global energy transition—with a clear and broad public impact. • Work in a dynamic, collaborative, and innovative environment at the intersection of AI and material science, driving the next generation of battery technology. • Significant opportunities for professional growth and career development as you work alongside leading experts in AI, R&D, and engineering. • Access to state-of-the-art facilities and proprietary technologies are used to discover and deploy AI-enhanced battery solutions.