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Group14 Technologies Laboratory Manager in Woodinville, Washington
Founded to enable the coming electrification of everything, Group14 is the largest commercial manufacturer and supplier of advanced silicon battery technology, elevating performance for every type of battery application. With headquarters in Woodinville, WA, Group14 enables battery manufacturers and world-leading OEMs in automotive, consumer electronics, and beyond to achieve transformational milestones for a more sustainable future.
Backed by notable strategic investors and customers such as Porsche AG, Amperex Technology Limited (ATL), BASF, Resonac, and SK Inc, Group14 recently raised a $614 million Series C round and secured an additional $100 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to scale its technology.
WE'RE ON A QUEST TO ELECTRIFY THE WORLD
The electrification of everything starts with amazing people. We believe that a more sustainably powered world requires solutions for today, not years from now. The passion, collaboration, perseverance, and bravery of our team continually inspires us to push beyond the conventional to deliver the truly incredible with everything we do.
Group14’s dedication to meeting the battery demands of today through lithium-silicon battery innovation and scalable commercial manufacturing processes are what differentiates us and makes us a reliable partner. Recognized by the Department of Energy for its novel, drop-in ready nano materials and reliable industrial-scale process, Group14 serves the global transition to an all-electric future.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING :
-Manage quality control (QC) team and ongoing QC activities.
-Ensure all QC laboratory activities are in compliance with Group14 safety programs.
-Manage and improves ongoing collection, analysis, and communication of QC lab data.
-Develop sand track key performance indicators (KPIs) for QC systems.
-Support manufacturing schedule by managing QC team resources.
-Ensure QC laboratory testing follows standard operating procedures.
-Schedule round robin testing between QC laboratories.
-Ensure nonconformances are created, QC root cause analyses (RCA) performed, and QC corrective and preventative actions (CAPA) are completed.
-Working knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and measurement systems analysis (MSA).
-Represent the company with customers, vendors, and certifying bodies.
-Complete advanced troubleshooting on instrumentation as needed.
-Challenge process designs to ensure manufacturability, safety, and effectiveness of products.
-Develop and delivers training materials as needed.
-Support product and process improvement projects.
-Develop quality systems and reviews and challenges existing quality systems.
-Collaborate cross functionally on quality issues.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR :
-10+ years of laboratory experience.
-8+ years supervisory/management experience.
-Strong attention to detail and organization.
-Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
-Strong team player who effectively collaborates with internal departments.
OTHER QUALITIES WE’D LOVE FOR YOU TO HAVE :
-Experience with analytical techniques such as BET, pycnometry, TGA, TXRF, and particle size analysis.
-Experience with ISO9001, APQP, PPAP and IATF 16949.
-Experience in automotive quality systems.
-Advanced degree.
-Experience with MasterControl and SAP.
GROUP14 OFFERS COMPELLING BENEFITS:
-Medical, dental, vision, long-term and short-term disability insurance
-Benefits are 100% paid for by the company for employees (80% for dependents)
-Paid time off
-401(k) with company match
-Stock options
GROUP14 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
We love creating opportunities for others by connecting people from widely diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and geographies. So, being diverse and inclusive isn’t just something we strive for, it is who we are, and part of what we do each and every single day. We want to ensure that as an employee, you feel Group14 is a place where, no matter who you are, you feel safe, included, and that you have the opportunity to bring your unique self to work.
Please note: We are not able to accommodate candidates in need of work sponsorship at this time.
The annual base salary range for this position is $125,000-$140,000. All positions come with a company bonus and stock options. The actual base pay offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, the applicant’s qualifications for the position; years of relevant experience; specific and unique skills; level of education attained; certifications or other professional licenses held; other legitimate, non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position; and the geographic location in which the position is located.
NOTICE TO STAFFING AGENCIES AND SEARCH FIRMS
Group14 does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submittals from staffing agencies and search firms. Any resumes or candidate submittals sent to our careers site (directly or via job boards) or directly to Group14 employees will not be eligible for any placement fee, and the resume/candidate will be added to our database for direct recruitment.
Group14 only assigns positions to staffing agencies and search firms who are pre-approved by HR and that we have a current agreement with. Not all positions are eligible for a placement fee.
Department
Quality Control
Employment Type
Full-Time
Minimum Experience
Experienced
Compensation
$125,000 - $140,000 base salary
At Group14, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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