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Director of Engineering, Battery Pack Systems

Motive Companies

Job Location:

New Kensington, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 8 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Engineering

Job Summary

Details:

Motive Workforce is seeking a Director of Engineering Battery Pack Systems for a leading battery technology company focused on the design development and manufacturing of lithium-ion battery solutions for motive and stationary energy storage applications.

This leadership role is responsible for setting the technical vision and directing the engineering organization responsible for battery pack design and development. The Director of Engineering will lead multidisciplinary engineering teams through every phase of product development from concept through manufacturing launch while serving as a key technical leader for customers executive leadership and cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate combines deep battery pack engineering expertise whether from a mechanical or electrical engineering background with proven experience leading high-performing engineering organizations.

Responsibilities

Set and drive the engineering strategy for battery pack programs while aligning technical execution with business objectives.
Build mentor and lead cross-disciplinary engineering teams including mechanical electrical and systems engineers.
Oversee the design development and validation of lithium-ion battery packs and modules across multiple industries and applications.
Collaborate with program management procurement manufacturing thermal and mechanical engineering electrical and BMS teams and software engineering to deliver integrated battery solutions.
Represent engineering in technical discussions with customers suppliers and executive leadership including design reviews and technical presentations.
Guide technology roadmaps by evaluating emerging battery technologies materials manufacturing methods and regulatory requirements.
Ensure battery designs comply with applicable industry standards and safety requirements including UL ISO SAE and IEC.
Identify technical risks develop mitigation strategies and lead engineering through evolving program requirements and organizational change.
Oversee engineering documentation including BOMs assembly procedures installation guides and design documentation.

Details:

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline required.
Masters degree or PhD preferred.
10 years of engineering experience with a strong focus on lithium-ion battery pack systems or closely related technologies.
5 years of engineering leadership or management experience including building and developing technical teams.
Demonstrated experience leading the design development testing and launch of battery systems for electrified propulsion or stationary energy storage applications.
Deep understanding of battery pack architecture system integration mechanical design electrical systems thermal management and Battery Management Systems (BMS).
Experience with engineering tools such as CATIA SolidWorks or comparable CAD platforms along with electrical design and analysis tools.
Working knowledge of battery certification requirements and regulatory standards including UL IEC ISO and SAE.
Strong leadership communication and presentation skills with experience engaging executives customers and cross-functional engineering teams.
Proven ability to manage technical risk competing priorities and multiple development programs.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with BMS software and control algorithms.
Advanced thermal or mechanical battery pack design experience.
Background in battery modeling simulation or advanced battery testing.
Project or program management certification or equivalent experience.

Why Join

This is an opportunity to lead the engineering organization responsible for developing advanced lithium-ion battery systems serving the automotive aerospace renewable energy industrial and stationary energy storage markets. Youll play a key role in defining technical strategy developing engineering talent and bringing innovative battery technologies from concept into production.

Location: This position is based100% onsite inNew Kensington PA.

Required Experience:

Director

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