Battery Engineering, Bill of Materials (BOM), Cross-Functional, Documentation, Electrical Engineering, Emerging Technology, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Industry Standards, Installation Guide, International Electro-Technical Commission (IEC), Leadership, Lithium Battery, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Methods, Mechanical Engineering, Mentoring, Product Development, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Safety Training, Software Engineering, Strategic Planning, Systems Engineering, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Technical Presentation, Technical/Engineering Design
Motive Workforce is seeking a Director of Engineering, Battery Pack Systems for a leading battery technology company focused on the design, development, and manufacturing of lithium-ion battery solutions for motive and stationary energy storage applications.
This leadership role is responsible for setting the technical vision and directing the engineering organization responsible for battery pack design and development. The Director of Engineering will lead multidisciplinary engineering teams through every phase of product development, from concept through manufacturing launch, while serving as a key technical leader for customers, executive leadership, and cross-functional teams.
The ideal candidate combines deep battery pack engineering expertise, whether from a mechanical or electrical engineering background, with proven experience leading high-performing engineering organizations.
Responsibilities
- Set and drive the engineering strategy for battery pack programs while aligning technical execution with business objectives.
- Build, mentor, and lead cross-disciplinary engineering teams including mechanical, electrical, and systems engineers.
- Oversee the design, development, and validation of lithium-ion battery packs and modules across multiple industries and applications.
- Collaborate with program management, procurement, manufacturing, thermal and mechanical engineering, electrical and BMS teams, and software engineering to deliver integrated battery solutions.
- Represent engineering in technical discussions with customers, suppliers, and executive leadership, including design reviews and technical presentations.
- Guide technology roadmaps by evaluating emerging battery technologies, materials, manufacturing methods, and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure battery designs comply with applicable industry standards and safety requirements, including UL, ISO, SAE, and IEC.
- Identify technical risks, develop mitigation strategies, and lead engineering through evolving program requirements and organizational change.
- Oversee engineering documentation, including BOMs, assembly procedures, installation guides, and design documentation.
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