Lead Process Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Verdox is dedicated to reversing climate change through the development and deployment of advanced technology. Our proprietary electro-swing process, developed at MIT, enables carbon dioxide and other acid gasses to be captured with up to 80% less energy and 70% less cost than conventional approaches. We are backed by institutional investors and based in Boston.

This is an opportunity to join a dynamic and highly skilled team. Reporting to the Director of Manufacturing, the Lead Process Engineer will lead efforts to develop and commercialize manufacturing processes for our groundbreaking products, and serve as a key contributor to the growth of Verdox.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop robust roll to roll processes for Verdox proprietary products, including formulation, coating and converting
• Translate prototype designs into scalable solutions achieving performance & cost targets
• Lead formulation production and coating trials at external partners supporting scale up and production of coated electrodes
• Establish in-house capabilities for prototyping and small-scale production
• Establish product and component requirements, ensure quality of incoming materials
• Contribute to strategy development for scale up of production, including capital equipment, supplier selection, make / buy analyses, etc
• Lead process development project teams
• Collaborate with Technology Development and other internal and external stakeholders
• Work with Supply Chain to identify and develop new suppliers
• Create Verdox SOPs related to processes and establish robust best practices

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

Educational background

• BS in Chemical Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline, MS preferred

Work Experience

• At least 7 years of hands-on experience developing roll to roll processes in coating and converting required
• Experience working in an ISO regulated environment strongly preferred

Job Skills, Experience, and Abilities

• High level of hands-on experience developing roll to roll processes required, preferably within a structured phase-gate process
• Experience with formulation, coating, laminating, cutting and conversion processes
• Multiple successful projects bringing new products to market at large production scale 
• Demonstrated project management experience working with interdisciplinary teams
• Experience specifying and implementing capital equipment projects
• Ability to lead and mentor others
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, highly collaborative & rapidly evolving startup environment
• Ability to brainstorm and communicate complex technical designs to diverse audiences
• Willingness to contribute in areas outside of core competencies to meet company needs
• Experience with battery products or systems a plus

Physical requirements/Work environment

• 40% Shop-floor and laboratory work environment, 60% office environment
• Ability to lift components weighing up to 35 lbs. is required
• May be required to sit or stand for prolonged periods, as needed

Travel Required

• Up to 35-40% possible, including domestic and international sites