QuantumScape is on a mission to transform energy storage with solid-state lithium-metal battery technology. The company’s next-generation batteries are designed to enable longer range, faster charging and enhanced safety in electric vehicles to support the transition away from legacy energy sources toward a lower carbon future.

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineering Manager to join our growing team to support the design and development of critical process equipment.  The position will focus on hands-on hardware design and development with the goal of identifying scalable concepts for volume production. 

Do you enjoy a meaningful and creative environment where you can excel and autonomously solve difficult problems? We are looking to grow our team with the addition of a motivated individual who is seeking technical challenges and professional growth. 

This role includes the creation of mechanical designs to accomplish specific process goals, iterative hands-on design / verification, and the emphasis on scalable equipment design.  

You will work with other engineers and scientists and will be responsible for driving and completing assigned projects through all stages of the design process, including specification, design, prototyping, assembly and testing.  

Responsibilities

•Coaches and develops the team, setting objectives that inspire and motivate the team. Manages organization talent through performance management, succession planning and career development.

•Independently, develops and implements concepts for range of significantly complex product issues and engineering solutions

•Technically lead and/or execute engineering projects and spearhead research and development of new technologies, as appropriate

•Problem identification and troubleshooting a wide range of significantly complex engineering problems 

•Generate product specifications

•Specify the development, design, or modify engineering layouts/schematics and/or detailed drawings/specifications of significantly complex scope

•Solves unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business; requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop solutions

•Lead team of mechanical engineers

Functional Knowledge 

•Regarded as the technical expert in heat transfer assemblies, furnaces with high temperature ( >1000C) dynamic thermal control for aggressive environments and vacuum.

•Expert knowledge of thermal/vacuum components, seals, surface roughness and absorption control, atmospheric and vacuum control, dynamic thermal regimes, and temperature uniformity solutions.

•Experience with vacuum chamber gas inputs and exhaust management systems.

•Hands-on experience in various sensors, calibration techniques, cooling/heating methods, thermal and mechanical characterization with RTP like high temperature deposition systems.

•Experience with supplier management and collaborating with remote engineering teams.

•Leads projects with notable risk and complexity; develops the strategy for project execution

 Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

•Advanced knowledge with, Inventor , AutoDesk Vault PDM or equivalent PDM/PLM systems and in GD&T  (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).

•Experience with Solidworks, Unigraphics NX, ANSYS, CFD, COSMOS 

•Ability to work well individually and in a team driven environment

•Excellent hands-on troubleshooting of mechanical and automated systems

•Excellent communication skills, and a positive attitude

Qualifications Education: Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering.

Years of Experience: 10 - 15 Years Work Experience

Travel: 5-10% of the Time