Senior Manager, Central Engineering

Group14 Technologies: An Elemental Approach to Better Batteries

Founded to enable the coming electrification of everything, Group14 is the largest commercial manufacturer and supplier of silicon battery technology, elevating performance for all battery applications. Between its headquarters and factories in Washington State, its silane factory in Germany, and its joint venture factory in South Korea, Group14 enables battery manufacturers and world-leading OEMs in automotive, consumer electronics, and beyond to achieve transformational performance for a more sustainable future.

Backed by notable strategic investors and customers such as Porsche AG, Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund, Decarbonization Partners, and SK Inc, Group14 raised a $614 million Series C round and secured an additional $100 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy in 2022-2023 to scale its technology and global manufacturing footprint.

WE'RE ON A QUEST TO ELECTRIFY THE WORLD

The electrification of everything starts with amazing people. Our team and everyone at our company is committed to cultivating a more sustainably powered world with solutions for today, not years from now.

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.

The annual base salary range for this position is $125,000 - $170,000. All positions come with a bonus plan and company stock options. The actual base salary 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.

GROUP14 OFFERS COMPELLING BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision: 100% paid for by the company for employees (80% for dependents).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
• Life Insurance and AD and D Insurance (100% Employer Paid).
• Option to purchase additional Life and AD and D Insurance (with guaranteed issue) and Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Insurance coverages for you and dependents at affordable rates.
• 401(k) with Pre-Tax and Roth options and Company Match.
• Paid Time Off and Floating Holidays.
• Stock Options.

GROUP14 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

We love creating opportunities for others by connecting people from widely diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and geographies. Being a diverse and inclusive company isn't just something we strive for, it's who we are and part of what we do each and every single day. We want to ensure that as an employee, you belong and that Group14 is the kind of workplace where you feel safe, included, and that you have the opportunity to thrive in your career.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances.

If you need any assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email: This information will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of determining an appropriate accommodation for the application and/or interview process.

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.