Director of Advanced Manufacturing

ABOUT ADVANO

ADVANO is a rapidly growing energy materials technology company focused on commercializing battery-grade Silicon (REALSi TM) 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 REALSi TM 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 readiness
• Identify, evaluate, qualify, and commission production equipment and facilities that will enable steep product ramps to ambitious volumes
• Test and qualify ADVANO materials with a potential customer
• Define and own aggressive goals for safety, quality, performance, delivery, and cost for all ADVANO technologies
• Work with R&D during material development to ensure product manufacturability & scalability
• Drive new technologies from lab to commercialization
• Develop safe handling and operational practices at pilot scale and beyond
• Work alongside business development to establish and deliver company production schedule
• Contribute to building an A+ quality team that will allow us to move forward to commercialization
• Establish and manage strong relationships with all key equipment suppliers, key supply-chain partners, and 3rd party collaborators

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

 REQUIRED

• Masters in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or similar field
• 10+ Years of industry experience in leading manufacturing and operations
• Demonstrated experience with taking a product from concept to commercialization
• Demonstrated experience with leading teams of 10+ direct reports on a daily basis
• Ability 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 certification
• Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt certification
• ISO 9000, 9001 certifications

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift laboratory products and supplies, up to 50 pounds.

AAP/EEO Statement

ADVANO provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

 Location

• Willing to relocate to New Orleans, LA

Interested candidates should apply via LinkedIn or on ADVANO's Career page. Apply today!