The modern silicon anode was invented and scaled by Sila. Titan Silicon delivers 20% more energy density for batteries powering millions of devices…. Backed by Bessemer.
About the role
Sila's Vice President of Foundry Operations will build and lead Sila’s Battery Foundry Operations from the ground up, driving our physical manufacturing presence from pilot capability to full industrialization and GWh scale production. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Executive Leadership Experience: Minimum 15+ years of leadership in operational, manufacturing, or engineering functions, with at least 5+ years in a Director role or higher leading operational teams
- ScaleUp Track Record: Proven experience taking complex hardware or battery cell production from early pilot lines to giga scale, serial production
- Cross Functional & Commercial Acumen: Demonstrated success partnering with commercial leadership to understand market requirements and product/R&D teams to optimize cell designs for high rate production
- Organizational Development: Exceptional track record of hiring, building, and retaining multisite engineering and operational teams from early stages to scaled organizations
- Agile & Growth Mindset: Operational experience in fast paced, high growth, or pre IPO technology/manufacturing environments
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Materials Science, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical) or related technical field, Ph.D. or advanced degree preferred
More about this role
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?
Sila's Vice President of Foundry Operations will build and lead Sila’s Battery Foundry Operations from the ground up, driving our physical manufacturing presence from pilot capability to full industrialization and GWh scale production. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), this executive will own the backbone of Sila's cell manufacturing strategy, spanning site selection, plant construction, equipment specification,...
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