Senior Manager, Central Engineering

Founded to enable the coming electrification of everything, Group14 is the largest commercial manufacturer and supplier of advanced silicon battery technology, elevating performance for every type of battery application. With headquarters in Woodinville, WA, Group14 enables battery manufacturers and world-leading OEMs in automotive, consumer electronics, and beyond to achieve transformational milestones for a more sustainable future.

Backed by notable strategic investors and customers such as Porsche AG, Amperex Technology Limited (ATL), BASF, Resonac, and SK Inc, Group14 recently raised a $614 million Series C round and secured an additional $100 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to scale its technology.

WE'RE ON A QUEST TO ELECTRIFY THE WORLD

The electrification of everything starts with amazing people. We believe that a more sustainably powered world requires solutions for today, not years from now. The passion, collaboration, perseverance, and bravery of our team continually inspires us to push beyond the conventional to deliver the truly incredible with everything we do.

Group14’s dedication to meeting the battery demands of today through lithium-silicon battery innovation and scalable commercial manufacturing processes are what differentiates us and makes us a reliable partner. Recognized by the Department of Energy for its novel, drop-in ready nanomaterials and reliable industrial-scale process, Group14 serves the global transition to an all-electric future.

The Senior Manager, Central Engineering is a seasoned, accomplished manager ready and enthused to lead a world-class engineering group. The Central Engineering Manager has a keen eye for detail from the initial idea to drawings to fruition. This role requires excellent leadership skills in managing staff of different disciplines to produce results in a timely manner. This important role serves to manage the team responsible for ensuring all engineering records, drawings and equipment to conform to industry, regulatory and Group14 standards.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

-Lead the central engineering team that is responsible for Group14 global engineering standards, documentation, mechanical integrity, and drafting departments

-Implement systems and processes for ensuring compliance with documentation standards across Group14’s global operations

-Communicate systems and processes effectively to assist with implementation and compliance

-Establish and maintain mechanical integrity programs

-Up to 20% travel required to support global operations

-Providing guidance regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

-Experience with PSM or RMP Facilities.

-10+ years of engineering and 5+ years of team leadership experience in chemical or materials manufacturing.

-Degree in engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical or similar) or technical discipline.

-Experience managing capital projects.

-Demonstrated leadership experience guiding engineering, manufacturing, and/or technical teams.

-Ability to lead a central engineering team with direct reports in different locations and time zones.

-Familiarity with industry standards or codes such as ASME, ANSI, NEC, API, ISA, IEEE, PIP, NFPA, CGA, IFC, IBC, etc.

-Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to communicate complex standards and policies to a global organization.

OTHER QUALITIES WE’D LOVE FOR YOU TO HAVE:

-Industrial experience with flammable gasses such as silane or hydrogen.

-Industrial experience with manufacturing of powder products.

-Experience with mechanical integrity programs.

GROUP14 OFFERS COMPELLING BENEFITS:

-Medical, dental, vision, long-term and short-term disability insurance

-Benefits are 100% paid for by the company for employees (80% for dependents)

-Paid time off

-401(k) with company match

-Stock options

GROUP14 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We love creating opportunities for others by connecting people from widely diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and geographies. So, being diverse and inclusive isn’t just something we strive for, it is who we are, and part of what we do each and every single day. We want to ensure that as an employee, you feel Group14 is a place where, no matter who you are, you feel safe, included, and that you have the opportunity to bring your unique self to work.

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.

The annual base salary range for this position is $135,000 - $170,000. All positions come with a company bonus and stock options. The actual base pay 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.

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.