Senior Engineering Program Manager for Advanced Manufacturing, Battery Engineering

Position Overview

This position as part of the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) organization will lead program management of new manufacturing processes and automation equipment. This highly collaborative position is a key part of the Battery Technology organization. You will work with other leaders, engineers, and technicians to establish Proterra as a world-class manufacturer of battery-based energy storage.

About the Role – You will:

• Support the advanced manufacturing engineering team in development of new processes & equipment to allow Proterra to grow battery production capacity
• Act as the main point of contact for manufacturing equipment and process improvement projects from concept through equipment launch
• Establish project requirements and scope
• Develop and communicate project plans and schedules
• Manage and report on project costs
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure projects stay on schedule
• Track and drive closure to risk mitigations and open issues
• Work cross-functionally with internal and external teams to ensure equipment development launch success
• Coordinate with launch team to ensure readiness for start of production milestone

About Our Group:

• The Advanced Manufacturing Engineering group seeks to develop innovative new manufacturing processes and automation tools to establish Proterra as a world leader in battery pack manufacturing. It is comprised of several different teams focused on different aspects of battery manufacturing, including process development and automated manufacturing equipment design.
• This role is part of the larger Battery Technology Team. The Battery Technology Team’s work is guided by our team values:
• INNOVATION: We think of new ideas and take bold action to bring them to life.
• ADAPTABILITY: We react quickly to our ever-changing environment.
• CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT: We strive to make our products, services, and processes better.
• TEAMWORK & COLLABORATION: We work together to solve problems with camaraderie.
• INCLUSION: We create welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to a diverse work community.
• SUSTAINABILITY: We change the world through environmentally responsible practices.
• KINDNESS: We are honest, caring, and respectful with each other.
• You will report to the Vice President of Advanced Manufacturing within the Battery Engineering Organization and collaborate with other team members located at our headquarters in Burlingame, CA and manufacturing facilities in Greer, SC.

About You:

• Proactive and able to work with little supervision
• Able to adapt interpersonal styles and techniques to influence at all levels of the organization
• Customer-focused attitude
• Able to maintain strict confidentiality, establish trust and credibility, and act with complete integrity
• Detail-oriented, resourceful, and diligent
• Flexible and open to change
• Demonstrate sound judgment and problem-solving skills including challenging assumptions
• Able to prioritize tasks and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to travel as needed to Proterra and project-related partner sites

Your Experience Includes:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar technical field
• Experience in a manufacturing engineering role or similar technical role
• Experience managing a project with cost, safety, performance, and schedule metrics
• Demonstrated experience creating, maintaining and communicating schedules
• Experience managing external vendors in complex equipment development
• Hands-on experience in high or low volume manufacturing environments
• Working understanding of manufacturing engineering metrics and concepts (Cycle time, quality control, efficiency, equipment selection, return on investment, etc)
• Experience with driving DFMEA process
• Demonstrated ability to quickly understand and communicate tradeoffs between design, manufacturability, schedule and cost
• Demonstrated ability to communicate/present complex technical concepts to non-technical teams, audience ranging from cross functional support individuals to executive leadership

You Might Also Have:

• Knowledge of electric vehicle battery manufacturing
• CAD/Catia Experience
• Programming experience

Job Details:

Department: Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

• Base Location: Burlingame, CA
• Common Travel Locations: Greer, SC; Vendor Sites
• Travel: 0-20%
• Compensation: $163,836-$182,040

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities