JOB ID 26933

Cell Product Development Manager

  • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
  • Chemical, Research & Development
  • Other Overseas
  • ¥12,000,000~¥27,000,000

The company is a leading innovator in advanced solid-state energy-storage technologies. It focuses on developing next-generation battery systems designed to support the future of electrification across multiple industries, including mobility, aerospace, industrial equipment, robotics, and consumer applications. With a strong commitment to research, engineering excellence, and scalable With a strong commitment to research, engineering excellence, and scalable manufacturing, the organization aims to deliver safer, higher-performance, and commercially viable energy solutions for global With a strong commitment to research, engineering excellence, and scalable manufacturing, the organization aims to deliver safer, higher-performance, and commercially viable energy solutions for global partners.

The organization is seeking a Manager / Senior Manager of Cell Product Development to oversee the design and advancement of next- generation battery cells. This individual will guide multiple engineering teams responsible for cell architecture, materials selection, validation , and preparation for mass production. The role requires deep expertise in lithium-ion and silicon-based cell development, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to develop and implement next-generation battery cells. The position is based on -site in South Korea and involves -The position is based on the site in South Korea and involves close coordination with international teams.

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Job Description

  • Responsibilities
    Leads teams responsible for designing and delivering advanced battery cell products.

    Oversees full lifecycle product development, including concept design, detailed engineering, and validation phases (CV, DV, PV).

    Defines cell bill of materials, product drawings, specifications, and performance requirements.

    Ensures that all cell products meet technical, safety, cost, and manufacturability targets.

    Quality, Process, & Technical Governance

    Manages APQP or equivalent product-development processes.
    Performs formal root-cause analyses and develops corrective
    Drives Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and leads DFMEA and PFMEA activities.
    Supports development and optimization of fabrication processes for large-format and next-generation cells.
    Supports development and optimization of fabrication processes for large-format and next-generation cells. Provides engineering support to address production, Provides engineering support to address production, design, or quality challenges.

    Cross-Functional Collaboration

    Coordinates closely with internal research, engineering, and production groups.
    Engages with suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure process /
    Works directly with internal stakeholders and external customers on technical topics.
    Supports RFQ/RFI preparation and
    Responds efficiently to customer inquiries and program needs.

    Innovation & Continuous Improvement

    Contributes to technical advancement through improved methodologies, materials integration, or process innovation.
    Leads design-for
    Supports scale-up and mass-production Supports scale-up and mass-production readiness for solid-state and quasi-solid-state battery technologies.


  • Requirements
    - 5+ years of experience in lithium-ion battery product development, including mandatory hands-on experience with silicon -based cell chemistry.

    - 2+ years of team-leadership or management experience within R&D or product engineering.

    - Experience with high-volume manufacturing of lithium-ion cells.

    - Familiarity with automotive or Tier-1 supplier development processes is preferred.

    - Proficiency with APQP, DFM, FMEA, and standard engineering validation methodologies.

    - Strong technical writing skills and basic verbal communication in English.

    - Ability to work fully on-site in South Korea, including participation in late-evening calls with global teams.

    - Demonstrated ability to provide and receive constructive engineering feedback.

    - Evidence of technical innovation through publications, patents, or presentations is beneficial.
  • Location
    Other Overseas
  • Work Style
    In-office work only
  • Salary
    ¥12,000,000~¥27,000,000
  • Attractive
    Points
    Foreign capital company, Global Mobility, Preparing for IPO

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