Lithion Battery is seeking a Product Development & Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead the engineering team and oversee the full engineering lifecycle to ensure innovative, reliable, and cost-effective rechargeable custom battery solutions.
Requirements
- Strong technical expertise in mechanical systems, product design, and manufacturing methods (sheet metal, injection molding, welding, 3D printing, etc.).
- Experience in battery systems, energy storage, or related industries strongly preferred.
- Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks) and familiarity with engineering simulation tools.
- Proven success in full-cycle product development and transition into scalable manufacturing.
- Familiarity with engineering best practices and design control processes.
- Experience with product development and manufacturing engineering in a related industry.
- Knowledge of industry regulations and safety standards.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the engineering department, including product development, manufacturing engineering, and process engineering functions.
- Define and implement engineering strategy, goals, and performance metrics aligned with company objectives.
- Oversee full-cycle product development, from concept and design through prototyping, validation, and scaled production.
- Direct the creation and review of engineering specifications, CAD models, drawings, simulations (FEA/CFD), and test protocols.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturability, quality, cost efficiency, and reliability.
- Manage supplier and vendor relationships to support product design and manufacturing needs.
- Ensure compliance with applicable industry regulations, safety standards, and design control processes.
Other
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering required.
- 10+ years of engineering experience with at least 5 years in a leadership/management role.
- Excellent project management, cross-functional collaboration, and communication skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Willingness to travel 10–20% as needed.
