{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"1e9a268fd9708be24b8df14e","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1e9a268fd9708be24b8df14e","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1e9a268fd9708be24b8df14e","title":"Staff NPI Program Manager, Integration","description":"About Us We are Sila, a next-generation battery materials company. Our mission is to power the world’s transition to clean energy. To create this future, our team is building a better lithium-ion battery from the inside out today. We engineer and manufacture ground-breaking battery materials that significantly increase the energy density of batteries, while reducing their size and weight. The result? Smaller more powerful batteries that can unlock innovation in consumer devices and accelerate the mass adoption of electric cars to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels. We're tackling one of the biggest challenges of our time every day, and together we're redefining what's possible. Are you ready to be a part of a team committed to changing the world?\nWho You Are Sila is seeking a high-impact NPI Program Manager to lead new battery cell product development and qualification with key manufacturing partners. Positioned at the intersection of internal R&D, operations, and external suppliers, you will drive high-velocity execution to deliver mass-production-ready cell products.\nResponsibilities and Duties Strategic NPI & Partner Management\nLead end-to-end NPI execution, driving qualification for new suppliers and external manufacturing partners (OEMs).\nManage cross-border partner relationships, navigating cross-cultural and organizational dynamics to keep programs on schedule.\nCoordinate cross-functional deliverables between R&D, Product Management, Operations, and Quality.\nProduct Risk Management & Quality Engineering\nDevelop and steward DFMEA and PFMEA frameworks for cell designs and manufacturing processes.\nSupport the qualification of new battery materials, cell designs, and advanced manufacturing methods.\nEnsure products meet global battery safety and certification pathways (e.g., IEC, UL, GB/T, KC, PSE).\nProgram Documentation & Operational Readiness\nOwn core NPI documentation, including Engineering Bills of Materials (BOMs), design specifications, and partner Statements of Work (SOWs).\nHand off mass-production-ready cell products to Operations for scale-up.\nPresent technical updates, risks, and status reports to executive and engineering stakeholders.\nKnowledge and Skill Requirements Essential Technical Expertise\nExperience: 6+ years in high-tech, hardware product development (batteries, semiconductors, chemical processing, or automotive). Direct experience with lithium-ion battery manufacturing and cell qualification is strongly preferred.\nEducation: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrochemistry, or a related field.\nProcess Knowledge: Practical understanding of cell manufacturing processes, risk analysis (FMEA), and global safety/certification frameworks.\nKey Competencies\nCross-Functional Leadership: Proven ability to align diverse engineering, operations, and commercial teams around high-velocity timelines.\nCommunication: Clear verbal and written presenter, comfortable translating technical details for both technical teams and executive leadership.\nPreferred Qualifications\nFluency in Mandarin, Korean, or Japanese (to support Asian manufacturing partner interfaces).\nPhysical Demands and Working Conditions Travel: Up to 10% international travel to partners across Asia, North America, and Europe.\nOn-Site & Lab: Ability to wear required PPE (lab coat, safety glasses, steel-toe shoes) and navigate manufacturing or laboratory environments.\nThe starting base pay for this role is between $151,000 and $191,000 at the time of posting. The actual base pay depends on many factors, such as education, experience, and skills. Base pay is only one part of Sila’s competitive Total Rewards package that can include benefits, perks, equity, and bonuses. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.\n#LI-PL1 #LI-Onsite\nWorking at Sila We believe that building a diverse team at Sila helps us amplify our individual talents. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment where good ideas are free to come from anyone. We are proud to celebrate diversity and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, national origin, or any other status protected by law.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Socket","rawCompany":"socket","city":"Alameda","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-15T05:12:38.296Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2131.00","title":"Materials Engineers","slug":"materials-engineers"},{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"11-3051.00","title":"Industrial Production Managers","slug":"industrial-production-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"335910","title":"Battery Manufacturing","slug":"battery-manufacturing"},{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"},{"code":"334419","title":"Other Electronic Component Manufacturing","slug":"other-electronic-component-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Staff NPI Program Manager, Integration","description":"About Us We are Sila, a next-generation battery materials company. Our mission is to power the world’s transition to clean energy. To create this future, our team is building a better lithium-ion battery from the inside out today. We engineer and manufacture ground-breaking battery materials that significantly increase the energy density of batteries, while reducing their size and weight. The result? Smaller more powerful batteries that can unlock innovation in consumer devices and accelerate the mass adoption of electric cars to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels. We're tackling one of the biggest challenges of our time every day, and together we're redefining what's possible. Are you ready to be a part of a team committed to changing the world?\nWho You Are Sila is seeking a high-impact NPI Program Manager to lead new battery cell product development and qualification with key manufacturing partners. 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