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.
Numbers & Facts
Location
New Kensington, PA
Skills
Battery Engineeringunmatched
Bill of Materials (BOM)unmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Electrical Engineeringunmatched
Emerging Technologyunmatched
ISO (International Organization for Standardization)unmatched
Industry Standardsunmatched
Installation Guideunmatched
International Electro-Technical Commission (IEC)unmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Lithium Batteryunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Manufacturing Methodsunmatched
Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Product Developmentunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
Risk Analysisunmatched
Risk Managementunmatched
Safety Trainingunmatched
Software Engineeringunmatched
Strategic Planningunmatched
Systems Engineeringunmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
Technical Leadershipunmatched
Technical Presentationunmatched
Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
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