Sr. Manager, Prototype Scaleup

Blue Current(1 month ago)

Hayward, CAOnsiteFull TimeManager$180,000 - $210,000Manufacturing Engineering

About this role

The Senior Manager, Early Scaleup will lead the transition of R&D battery processes into robust intermediate-scale manufacturing, maturing electrode fabrication and cell assembly workflows to enable pilot-line readiness. This role bridges lab innovation and production by defining process windows, establishing quality controls, and driving cross-functional coordination. The position requires strong operational leadership to accelerate technology readiness and ensure a reliable pathway toward full-scale production.

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Required Skills

Leadership
Scale-Up
Electrode Fabrication
Cell Assembly
Process Optimization
Slurry Mixing
Dry Processing
Tape Casting
Drying
Calendaring

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Qualifications

BS in Chemical Engineering
MS in Chemical Engineering
PhD in Chemical Engineering
BS in Materials Science
MS in Materials Science
PhD in Materials Science
BS in Mechanical Engineering
MS in Mechanical Engineering
PhD in Mechanical Engineering

About Blue Current

bluecurrent.com

Blue Current is a battery technology company developing solid‑state silicon elastic composite batteries. Their approach combines high‑capacity silicon anodes with solid electrolytes and an elastic composite architecture to reduce mechanical degradation, improve cycle life, and increase energy density and safety versus conventional lithium‑ion cells. The company aims its technology at electric vehicles, consumer electronics, wearables and stationary storage, with an emphasis on scalable manufacturing and industry partnerships. A team of materials scientists and engineers is working to translate lab‑scale advances into pilot production and commercial cells.