Production Engineering Manager

• About Redwood Materials
• Redwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery, reuse
• recycling — keeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition. Founded in 2017, we’re delivering low-cost and large-scale energy storage and producing battery materials in the U.S. for the first time, all from batteries we already have.
• Manager, Production Engineering
• Redwood Materials is seeking a Manager of Production Engineering to play a pivotal role in building out our Battery Materials Campus. The manager will work intimately with the team to manage high-visibility/value projects and will apply technical / leadership skills to assure the timely and efficient execution of the projects.
• The final job title and level will be determined based on the candidate's experience and qualifications.
• Responsibilities will include:
• Build and lead engineering teams that work in closely with operations and maintenance teams to ensure that our processes are: safe, sustainable and profitable.
• Use data to set strategy for optimization, debottlenecking and improvement of industrial scale processes
• Define engineering workflows and plans for the team.
• Lead design concept/development efforts, working directly with engineers to vet/validate multiple different proposed solutions.
• Leading and participating in cross-functional teams to develop equipment
• Leading and participating in research and development to meet strategic objectives
• Finalize design scope from initial concepts and budgets, define initial assumptions.
• Partner with the project management team to identify and document all project design milestones and deliverables.
• Continuously monitor and measure all project design processes and activities to identify and communicate potential issues, risks, and problems and provide corrective action options to drive to resolution.
• Serve as a final reviewer for all designs, ensuring simplicity, cost-effectiveness, and functionality/robustness

Desired Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical, Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering
• 7+ years of Experience in industrial chemical processing or metallurgical operations
• Experience with large capital project planning and budgeting
• Experience in the preparation of mechanical contract drawings and engineering specifications.
• Track record of successfully leading teams
• Self motivated with a hands on approach who takes the initiative
• Strong written and verbal communication
• A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!
• Physical Requirements:
• Ability to safely perform job duties in both office and production environments.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. as needed.
• Must maintain regular and punctual attendance in alignment with company and regulatory standards.
• Must be able to communicate clearly.
• Working Conditions:
• Split work environment between office and the production facility.
• Work may involve extended periods of working in the production facility.
• Ability to work in challenging working conditions which may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes, while protected by PPE, for extended periods of time.
• May require occasional work weekends or alternate shifts to support production needs.
• The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
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