Battery Cell Development Manager

Lead the series development of Gen6 battery and cell projects toward the start of production (SOP) launch. Serve as the network and project liaison with Munich.

Major Responsibilities

• Project Management: Oversee Gen6 battery cell projects in China, collaborating with the BE-Team and Module-Lead in both Munich and China.
• Milestone Monitoring: Track and assess project timelines, including critical development and industrialization milestones.
• Product Evaluation: Evaluate product maturity and development progress based on supplier validation results, making corrections and reporting as needed.
• Failure Analysis: Conduct failure analysis, identify root causes, and define countermeasures, supported by regular on-site visits.
• Supplier Support: Assist the BE-Team-Lead and Module-Lead with supplier chain management, engineering evaluations, and industrialization for future BMW projects in China.
• Technical Evaluation: Plan and execute technical evaluations of suppliers and sub-suppliers, focusing on R&D capabilities and current technology expertise.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree or higher in Automotive Engineering, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field.
• Knowledge & Skills:
  • Fluent in English; proficiency in German is a plus.
  • Intercultural experience and competence.
  • Advanced knowledge of Li-ion batteries and electrochemistry.
  • Strong project management skills, with experience in hybrid/electrification environments (ideally with electric HV batteries, modules, cells, and E/E components such as BMS).
  • Expertise in battery validation, performance testing, system reliability, durability testing, and subcomponent analysis.
  • Basic workshop skills and hands-on experience.
  • Strategic and analytical thinking with the ability to act swiftly in changing situations.
  • Capable of working under stress and traveling for extended periods.

Experience

• Over 3 years of project experience in product or process development.
• International experience, preferably with project management experience in an overseas country.
• More than 3 years of experience in the Li-ion cell domain, ideally with a focus on automotive applications.

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