Group14 Technologies: An Elemental Approach to Better Batteries
Group14 is pioneering the silicon battery era to help meet the surging global demand for energy. Between our headquarters and factories in Washington State, our silane factory in Germany, and the joint venture factory in South Korea, Group14 enables battery manufacturers and world-leading OEMs in automotive, consumer electronics, and beyond to achieve transformational performance.
Our advanced silicon battery material, SCC55™, replaces the graphite traditionally used in rechargeable batteries, unlocking radical performance benefits for applications from AI-enabled smartphones and data centers to EVs and eVTOLs. As the world’s leading commercial manufacturer of advanced silicon battery materials, Group14 is strengthening the global battery supply chain with a growing network of factories worldwide.
WE'RE ON A QUEST TO ELECTRIFY THE WORLD
The electrification of everything starts with amazing people. Our team and everyone at our company is committed to cultivating a more sustainably powered world with solutions for today, not years from now.
The Director of Engineering will drive the review, selection, and implementation of all major equipment and process improvements focused on optimizing production efficiencies, CAPEX reduction, environmental stewardship, and manufacturing of new products. Provides engineering, scientific, and personnel management over the engineering group. Advises executive management towards establishing the process technology roadmap, as well as short-term and long-term strategic Company goals. Tracks resource loading across engineering, and maps progress towards achieving goals. Maintains expertise in managing other engineering personnel and managers, setting individual SMART goals, personal and technical mentoring, performance reviews, and group meetings.
Recognized as a leader across the Company. Significantly contributes to improvement of people and project managing across engineering. Collaborates across the Company to develop and implement new processes, improve and advance existing processes, and grow the IP portfolio. Maintains excellent records of their team and work. Provides critical updates and reports to support internal and external (e.g., customer) quality systems. Responsible for identifying patentable inventions and acting as principal investigator in conducting projects across engineering and other divisions of the Company as appropriate, such as R&D and/or Production. Provides mentoring for technical project managers across the Company. Typically, heads an Organization Chart of 10+ engineering personnel. Maintains excellent safety record and fosters culture of fast-paced continuous improvement of safety, efficiency, and quality across the Company.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:
- Drive process and equipment improvements for Group14 battery materials Manufacturing.
- Direct process development and engineering teams consisting of plant engineers, process engineers, materials scientists, drafters, and modelers.
- Direct all aspects of capital projects associated with process development.
- Exercise process safety fundamentals to ensure safe design, as well as mentor newer engineers on the application and considerations for safe design.
- Support project engineers in the execution and delivery of projects.
- Lead the down selection process of new equipment vendors, manage vendor relationships, and negotiation new vendor contracts.
- Interphase with the IP team on generation and documentation of process-related intellectual property.
- Work with the R&D and Product teams to develop solutions to problems and improve production throughput, cost, product quality and process safety.
- Support construction management efforts at Group14 HQ and serve to create systems that can be implemented across production sites.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering.
- Experience with chemical manufacturing and related equipment.
- Candidate must have 10+ years of engineering experience in an industrial or pilot development environment.
- Experience in engineering leadership (5+ years).
- Capital projects management ($5 million).
- Technology transfer leadership experience in an industrial setting.
OTHER QUALITIES WE’D LOVE FOR YOU TO HAVE:
- Experience with managing government contracts and grants.
- Experience leading teams in development and implementation of novel materials or products manufacturing at scale.
- Experience in bulk solids handling and/or thermal processing equipment.
- Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM) or Risk Management Program (RMP) covered facilities.
- Experience with construction management.
The annual base salary range for this position is $150,000 - $220,000. All positions come with a bonus plan and company stock options. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, the applicant’s qualifications for the position; years of relevant experience; specific and unique skills; level of education attained; certifications or other professional licenses held; other legitimate, non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position; and the geographic location in which the position is located.
Base Pay Range
$150,000—$220,000 USD
GROUP14 OFFERS COMPELLING BENEFITS
- Medical, Dental, and Vision: 100% paid for by the company for employees (80% for dependents) with an HSA-eligible plan option for Medical
- Employee Assistance Program
- Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance and AD and D Insurance (100% Employer Paid)
- Option to purchase additional Life and AD and D Insurance (with guaranteed issue) and Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Insurance coverages for you and dependents at affordable rates
- Discounted rates on Pet Insurance
- 401(k) with Pre-Tax and Roth options and Company Match
- Paid Time Off and Floating Holidays
- Stock Options
GROUP14 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
We love creating opportunities for others by connecting people from widely diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and geographies. Being a diverse and inclusive company isn’t just something we strive for, it's who we are and part of what we do each and every single day. We want to ensure that as an employee, you belong and that Group14 is the kind of workplace where you feel safe, included, and that you have the opportunity to thrive in your career.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances.
If you need any assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email: [email protected]. This information will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of determining an appropriate accommodation for the application and/or interview process.
Group14 is committed to a safe and productive work environment. As part of our hiring process, we conduct pre-employment drug screenings for substances in accordance with state and federal regulations. Please note that our pre-employment drug screening process does not include testing for THC.
Please note: We are not able to accommodate candidates in need of work sponsorship at this time.
NOTICE TO STAFFING AGENCIES AND SEARCH FIRMS
Group14 does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submittals from staffing agencies and search firms. Any resumes or candidate submittals sent to our careers site (directly or via job boards) or directly to Group14 employees will not be eligible for any placement fee, and the resume/candidate will be added to our database for direct recruitment.
Group14 only assigns positions to staffing agencies and search firms who are pre-approved by HR and that we have a current agreement with. Not all positions are eligible for a placement fee.
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What We Do
Group14 is the world’s leading commercial manufacturer and supplier of advanced silicon battery technology, with customers representing 95% of worldwide battery production for EVs, consumer electronics, and anything powered by rechargeable batteries.
Headquartered in Woodinville, WA, with a joint venture in South Korea, and new factories on the horizon around the world, our Battery Active Material (BAM) factories can be built anywhere on Earth to help meet global demand for silicon battery materials.
We foster a collaborative, inclusive, and inspiring environment and value every individual’s contribution. We’re on the lookout for individuals who are eager to make a difference and grow with us.
