Engineering Manager

Natron Energy is transforming energy storage with our breakthrough sodium-ion battery technology. Join our high-growth, high-tech team where innovation, collaboration, and real-world impact drive everything we do. We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Engineering Manager to lead our Electrode Department. You will drive technical execution, process innovation, and team leadership across new product introductions and manufacturing operations. This is a key leadership role focused on building scalable processes, fostering engineering excellence, and delivering operational success in a fast-paced, high-tech manufacturing environment.

You???ll collaborate across teams to design, develop, and scale innovative products ??? while building structured, efficient, and future-ready engineering operations that support sustainable growth.

This role is ideal for a technical leader with deep process engineering expertise, strong manufacturing experience, and a passion for setting direction, driving execution, and building operational frameworks that scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of engineers across multiple projects and initiatives.
• Own the technical execution of New Product Introductions from concept through mass production, including process development, validation, and scaling.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, Cell Design, and Manufacturing teams to ensure seamless product transitions and manufacturability.
• Build and optimize manufacturing processes, focusing on scalability, automation, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the design, specification, and validation of production equipment and tooling.
• Drive strategic project planning: set timelines, manage budgets, allocate resources, and track to critical milestones.
• Develop, implement, and maintain engineering documentation, including process flow maps, DFMEA, control plans, and DVP&Rs.
• Apply data-driven decision making through advanced data analysis, DOE, and root cause analysis.
• Stay at the forefront of industry trends to identify and implement innovative technologies and best practices.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, operational discipline, and continuous improvement.

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor???s degree in Engineering or related field (advanced degree preferred).
• 8+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing environments; 3+ years in engineering leadership roles.
• Proven success leading engineering initiatives in high-tech manufacturing sectors (e.g., automotive, advanced materials, semiconductors, energy storage).
• Expertise in process engineering, process development, and process optimization.
• Hands-on experience in equipment design, commissioning, validation, and production scaling.
• Strong track record of delivering New Product Introduction (NPI) projects, including full ownership of technical deliverables and production readiness.
• Skilled in Six Sigma, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficient in statistical analysis and DOE execution; experience with Minitab or JMP preferred.
• Familiarity with quality systems, including SPC, Measurement System Analysis, and control plan development.
• Experience in chemical processing, film coating, vacuum systems, or roll-to-roll web converting highly desirable.
• Exceptional organizational skills with a strategic mindset; able to lead big-picture initiatives without getting lost in day-to-day tasks.