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About the Role

As the Director of Engineering for Battery Pack Systems, you will set the vision and lead the technical direction for battery pack design and development efforts, ensuring world-class lithium-ion battery modules and packs that meet performance, safety, and reliability standards across various sectors. This senior leadership role guides a team through all development phases and influences technology roadmaps, customer engagements, and program execution.

Responsibilities

Set and drive the engineering strategy for battery pack programs, ensuring technical excellence and alignment with business objectives.
Build, mentor, and develop a cross-disciplinary team of engineers, fostering a collaborative culture.
Oversee the design and development of lithium-ion battery packs and modules across multiple programs and industries, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated battery solutions.
Represent Re:Build in technical discussions with customers and business partners, presenting technical results and recommendations to senior leadership.
Stay ahead of emerging technologies and regulatory requirements, guiding the adoption of new tools, processes, and materials.
Ensure all battery designs comply with applicable industry standards, certifications, and safety regulations.
Anticipate technical risks and develop mitigation strategies, leading engineering responses to organizational changes.
Oversee the development of supporting materials and ensure quality engineering documentation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline (required); Master’s or Ph.D. preferred.
10+ years of experience in engineering with a strong focus on lithium-ion battery pack or related systems.
5+ years of technical leadership or management experience, including building and developing engineering teams.
Proven track record of leading the design, development, and testing of battery systems for electrified propulsion or stationary storage.
Deep knowledge of battery pack architecture, design principles, and system integration (mechanical, electrical, thermal, and BMS).
Proficiency with engineering tools (CAD such as CATIA or SolidWorks, electrical layout/analysis software, or equivalent).
Familiarity with regulatory standards (UL, IEC, ISO, SAE) and certification processes.
Strong ability to set vision, align teams, and drive execution.
Exceptional communication skills (verbal, written, presentation) with ability to convey complex technical information to executives, customers, and cross-functional teams.
Demonstrated success in managing change, risk, and competing priorities in fast-paced environments.
Experience with BMS software and control algorithms, and/or advanced thermal/mechanical battery pack design.
Background in mathematical modeling, simulation, or advanced battery testing.
Project/program management certification or equivalent experience.

Skills

Lithium-ion battery pack engineering
Technical leadership
Team development
Battery system design
System integration
CAD (CATIA, SolidWorks)
Electrical layout/analysis software
Regulatory standards compliance (UL, IEC, ISO, SAE)
Communication
Change management
Risk management
BMS software
Mathematical modeling
Simulation
Advanced battery testing

Location

New Kensington, PA

Work Type

Onsite

Experience Level

10+ years of experience in engineering
5+ years of technical leadership or management experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
Master’s or Ph.D. preferred

Salary/Compensations

$134,000 – $200,000 per year

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and other benefits.
Employee ownership in the company
Share in financial rewards of company success

About the Company

Re:Build Manufacturing, LLC (Re:Build) is a rapidly growing family of industrial businesses combining enabling technologies, operational superiority, and strategic M&A to build America’s next generation industrial company.
Re:Build deploys deep expertise in operations management and technology to supercharge performance of its subsidiaries.
The goal is to help revitalize the U.S. manufacturing base, creating substantial opportunities for employees and communities.
Re:Build Battery Solutions is a turnkey battery provider focused on the design, development and manufacturing of durable, high-quality battery packs for motive and stationary energy storage applications.
They offer custom and off-the-shelf battery management systems (BMS) and design/build battery process lines.
Re:Build Battery Solutions is committed to strengthening the US battery value chain by providing reliable, cost-effective, domestic technology solutions and exceptional customer service.

Equal Opportunity

Re:Build Manufacturing is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences.
Re:Build is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures.