ABOUT ADVANO
Advano is a rapidly growing energy materials technology company focused on commercializing battery-grade Silicon (REALSiTM) that provides customized solutions for next-gen lithium-ion batteries (LiB) in markets from consumer to automotive and beyond. Our proprietary technology enables higher performance LiBs at a lower cost and high volumes. We collaborate with battery industry players to ensure Advano technology is meeting their needs. Advano is backed by important players like Mitsui Kinzoku, Tony Fadell, PeopleFund, Pritzker, and Thiel Capital. Advano is focused on bringing its REALSiTM technology to market.
ABOUT THE TEAM
We're a group of high achievers dedicated to making this world a better place. We have created a supportive, collaborative environment to encourage disparate ideas to solve problems. We want team members to grow beyond their expertise and support someone going the extra mile and giving it their all.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Director of Advanced Manufacturing Technology will establish and execute on our roadmap to scale and commercialize Advano's Silicon material at a speed that meets the market demand of Silicon and allows Advano to become a global Silicon leader in the market. This key leader has a do-whatever-it-takes attitude, thrives in a start-up environment, and can deliver project deliverables on time.
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Collaborate with Advano's management team in creating a long-term commercialization roadmap and future vision to ensure manufacturing readinessIdentify, evaluate, qualify, and commission production equipment and facilities that will enable steep product ramps to ambitious volumesTest and qualify Advano materials with a potential customerDefine and own aggressive OKRs for safety, quality, performance, delivery, and cost for all Advano technologiesWork with R&D during material development to ensure product manufacturability & scalabilityDrive new technologies from lab to commercializationDevelop safe handling and operational practices at pilot scale and beyondWork alongside business development to establish and deliver company production scheduleContribute to building an A+ quality team that will allow us to move forward to commercializationEstablish and manage strong relationships with all key equipment suppliers, key supply-chain partners, and 3rd party collaborators
REQUIRED
BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar field10+ Years of industry experience in leading manufacturing and operationsDemonstrated experience with taking a product from concept to commercializationAbility to analyze and operate complex systems for customization, test, and qualification Ability to interpret process drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, product/performance specifications and other systems integration technical data
Preferred Education and Experience
Experience in bulk material, slurry, and powders handling Knowledge of nanomaterials and wet coating processes Professional Engineering certificationLean Six Sigma Blackbelt certificationISO 9000, 9001 certifications
Location
Willing to relocate to New Orleans, LA
Interested candidates should apply via LinkedIn or on Advano's Career page. Apply today!