Operations Director - Amprius

Company Description

Amprius develops, designs, and manufactures very high-performance lithium-ion cells for advanced applications. Amprius invented and perfected a 100% silicon anode which enables the highest energy density cell commercially available in the industry.

Summary

The Operations Director will be responsible for developing and managing the business relationship with our contract manufacturing (CM) partners. In this role, you will manage strategic relationships with our CM partners, including negotiating commercial agreements, costs associated with manufacturing services, supervising manufacturing activities at CM sites, coordinating Amprius battery orders and manufacturing schedules, optimizing the collaboration between CM and relevant teams, and developing a long-term strategic partnerships with CM partners.

Job Responsibilities

• Working with Stakeholders on requirements and acceptance criteria
• Planning technical feasibility and resource allocation, managing, time, scope, and costs.
• Establishing and coordinating relationships between the ODM team and CM partners.
• Managing communication regarding the technical designs of the product between the stakeholders
• Performing risk management and mitigation
• Responsible for ensuring product testing and quality assurance
• Implementing and managing feedback loops
• Ultimately driving and owning product delivery

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Material/Manufacturing/ related engineering field.
• 7+ years’ experience
• Strong understanding and experience working in China and in the U.S. Willing to travel and operate in China 1-2 weeks per month. Fluent in Chinese language required
• Technical knowledge and background in Lithium-ion battery design
• Experience in battery manufacturing and program management.
• Experience in supplier selection, contract negotiations, and supply-base management
• Problem solving skills. Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to negotiate and persuade.  
• Must be located in the Bay Area with the ability to commute to our office in Fremont, CA.
• Ability to travel up to 50% internationally and domestically.

Physical Demands & Work Location:

• Work location will be our Fremont, CA office. When not traveling, you will be expected to work onsite.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation package includes base salary + generous RSUs. Salary range for this role is $160k - $205k. Base salary will be determined based on knowledge, experience, and education.
• Health benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage. Medical options available for both HMO and PPO plans with Kaiser and United Healthcare. Medical plan available that are 100% covered by employer.
• Employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA). HSA compatible Medical Plan, FSA options.
• Life and AD&D, Short & Long-term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Mental Health support.
• Voluntary Coverage Package to support your wellness goals.
• Pet Health Insurance (Dogs & Cats)
• Traditional and Roth 401(k). No match.
• Generous Vacation Leave starting with 3 weeks of annual accrual. 10 paid holidays. 5 days of Sick time off annually.
• Cell phone reimbursement for $50/month

Amprius Technologies is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace environment and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information (GINA), protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law. The Company’s policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, and administer all employment-related matters based on an individual’s qualifications, abilities, and efforts without regard to protected status.