Head of R&D
vor 1 Woche
Date: Nov 5, 2025
Location:
Salzgitter, DE
Company: PowerCo SE
Level of Experience: Management
Job Function: Operations
Job ID: 4273
Head of R&DWith whom you will CELLebrate
Join our diverse and talented team at PowerCo's new cell manufacturing facility in Valencia — a place where innovation meets collaboration. As Head of R&D, you'll work closely with experts from Operations, Production, and Quality to transform cutting-edge battery designs into scalable, high-performance products. Here, flexibility, creativity, and ambition come together to shape the future of sustainable energy.
How you will CELLebrate
As the Head of R&D, you will play a key role in steering the New Product Introduction (NPI) department, leading the successful industrialization and launch of PowerCo's next-generation battery cells. You will take ownership of technical leadership, product decision-making, and cross-functional coordination from the design phase to full-scale production.
You will:
- Lead the technical response team to analyze root causes, prevent failures, and ensure consistent product quality.
- Drive the design-for-manufacturability process to guarantee efficient and scalable production.
- Oversee product sampling, qualification, and transition to mass production (C-Sample to SOP).
- Act as a strategic interface between R&D, Production, Quality, and Supplier Management, aligning innovation with operational excellence.
- Represent technical and development topics in high-level internal committees, influencing decisions that shape PowerCo's product strategy.
- Mentor and manage a team of 16 employees, fostering technical growth, collaboration, and performance alignment across international sites.
What you need for our CELLebration
- Master's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline.
- Proven experience in battery cell development, manufacturing, or industrialization within the automotive, energy, or chemical sectors.
- Strong background in root cause analysis, deviation management, and product qualification processes.
- Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams and managing complex technical projects.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills in English; Spanish or German is a plus.
- A strategic mindset with a hands-on approach to solving problems and driving results.
What else can you bring
- Experience with APQP, PPAP, or other automotive quality systems.
- Knowledge of cell chemistry, electrode manufacturing, or process optimization.
- Familiarity with data-driven decision-making tools and predictive quality methods.
- International exposure and an ability to thrive in a multicultural, fast-paced environment.
- Possession of a disability certificate of 33% or more is valued, and we encourage individuals of all abilities to apply. Our company is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment that embraces neurodiversity, functional diversity, and all facets of individual differences. We believe in the strength of diverse perspectives and are dedicated to creating a workforce where everyone feels welcomed and valued.
What to look forward to
- A unique opportunity to join a fast-growing organization driving the future of sustainable energy.
- A flexible, inclusive, and collaborative work environment where creativity and innovation thrive.
- Competitive salary package with short- and long-term incentives (STI & LTI).
- 30 vacation days per year to recharge and enjoy life outside of work.
- Comprehensive health insurance covering you and your immediate family (partner and children under 18).
- Company car provided for your role.
- Gympass membership to support your well-being.
- Monthly meal allowance via Cobee.
- The chance to grow your career alongside a diverse and talented international team.
- Be part of a multicultural company that will expand to over 2,000 professionals in the coming years.
Company: PowerCo SE
Location:
Salzgitter, DE
Job Function: Operations
Level of Experience: Management
Job ID: 4273
Are you a battery believer?PowerCo was founded in 2022 to become a global battery champion. Headquartered in Germany, we are currently ramping up gigafactories in Salzgitter, Valencia and St. Thomas in Canada with a total volume of up to 200 GWh. We are integrating the entire value chain and building a supply chain as local as possible. With that we are driving the development of a strong, sustainable battery industry in Europe and North America.
Diversity, Equity and InclusionWe believe that the best results are created in a diverse and inclusive environment.
Therefore, all qualified applications will be considered for employment regardless of age, race, religion, gender (identity), sexual orientation, national origin or disability.
PowerCo is open to hire people of all abilities including those with certificate of disabilities. Our company is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment that embraces neurodiversity, functional diversity, and all facets of individual differences. We believe in the strength of diverse perspectives and are dedicated to creating a workforce where everyone feels welcomed and valued.
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