Process Development Manager

We are looking for a Process Development Manager to join the R&D team of one of our clients.

Job responsibilities

• Lead and optimize wet-process separator manufacturing processes (casting, extraction, stretching, drying, coating etc.)
• Lead wet-process separator technology upgrades aligned with technique requirements and machinery principles, supporting responsible industrial development
• Improve product quality, yield, and cost efficiency by process improvement
• Define and update process standards, SOPs, and best practices
• Support equipment selection, commissioning, and ramp-up activities
• Collaborate closely with R&D, Quality, Production, and Engineering teams
• Analyze process deviations and implement corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality regulations
• Mentoring and training process engineers and technical staff

Position mandate

• To instruct production on actions to take
• Continuously optimize the production process

Qualifications Required

MSc or PhD in chemistry or material science

Minimum 5–8 years of experience in wet-process lithium-ion battery separator manufacturing

Strong expertise in wet-process separator process development

Experience with industrial-scale production

Solid understanding of process control and statistical analysis

Leadership or team management experience

Fluent in English (written and spoken)