Overview
Stax Deeptech Talent has been exclusively retained by a highly innovative, well-funded deep-tech company poised to revolutionise the battery sector with its next-generation technology. We are seeking a proven, dynamic Vice President of Engineering & Operations to join the Leadership Team and spearhead the critical scale-up phase. This is a pivotal, C-suite-adjacent role, responsible for transforming a core, breakthrough battery technology from lab-scale validation into robust pilot production and eventual commercial manufacturing. The successful candidate will be instrumental in shaping the client’s technical and operational strategy, securing its readiness for high-volume market entry.
Key Responsibilities
* Define and execute the comprehensive engineering and operational roadmap, effectively bridging R&D breakthroughs with manufacturable, scalable processes.
* Lead the entire process of development, optimisation, and industrialisation of the core lithium-sulfur battery technology.
* Provide expert technical direction across cell design, advanced materials processing, manufacturing methodologies, and overall product engineering.
Team Build-Out & Organisational Strategy
* Recruit, build, and lead a high-performing, multidisciplinary engineering and operations organisation covering process development, production, quality assurance, and supply chain.
* Instill a culture defined by technical rigor, continuous improvement, and cross-functional excellence.
* Mentor key technical leaders and ensure all operational efforts are tightly aligned with strategic commercial milestones.
Operational Scale-Up & Infrastructure
* Establish initial pilot production capabilities and foundational operational infrastructure, collaborating intensely with R&D and strategic external partners.
* Develop and implement best-in-class manufacturing, quality management, and safety systems appropriate for a high-growth deep-tech organisation.
* Manage strategic supplier and vendor relationships, contributing expertise to key decisions regarding vertical integration and outsourcing models.
* Strategic Leadership & External Representation
* Partner closely with the CEO and Board to define long-term company strategy and strategic priorities.
* Represent the organisation in high-value strategic partnerships with customers, key suppliers, and external research collaborators.
* Act as a core member of the leadership team, supporting critical fundraising activities, investor engagement, and high-stakes communications.
Candidate Profile: What We're Searching For
We are seeking candidates who demonstrate a distinguished career in advanced technology scale-up.
Qualifications & Experience
* Significant executive leadership experience within the battery technology, advanced materials, or complex high-tech manufacturing industries.
* Deep, demonstrable technical fluency in battery technologies and electrochemical systems.
* Proven track record of successfully taking complex battery or advanced materials technologies from the laboratory research stage through to industrial pilot production and commercial scale.
* Strong foundational background in engineering or high-volume manufacturing disciplines.
* Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical and operational strategies to diverse audiences, including investors, commercial partners, and customers.
Seniority & Employment
* Seniority level: Director
* Employment type: Full-time
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