Senior Staff Engineer, Quality

About Us

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?

Who You Are

As a Senior Staff Quality Engineer on the Quality team you will lead in the development, execution, and continuous improvement of Sila’s global quality management system. You are an experienced Quality professional who understands the fundamentals of what enables a world-class quality management system and also understands the needs and realities of a start-up environment. You are a critical and strategic thinker who is able to chart the course and independently drive/execute complex projects in an ambiguous and fast changing environment. You are an excellent communicator who can effectively articulate quality principles to a diverse group of stakeholders.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead the development, execution, and continuous improvement of Sila’s global quality management system
• Own the roadmap for Sila’s quality management system, including certification milestones
• Develop and deliver a Quality-related training program to stakeholders across the organization
• Serve as the process owner for one or more quality processes, such as continuous improvement and management commitment & planning
• Simplify and improve Sila’s quality management system, business processes, and operating systems in alignment with business needs

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Minimum of 12 years of work experience in Quality, working within an ISO 9001, IATF16949, AS9100, or GMP quality management system; automotive and bulk materials experience preferred
• Standards & Guidelines: Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949; strong auditing experience, both leading internal audits and hosting external audits
• Communication: Excellent oral and written communication skills; strong presentation skills
• Critical thinking: Ability to think deeply and critically in order to solve complex problems and develop strategies within a cross-functional team
• Continuous improvement: Strong knowledge and experience with continuous improvement methodologies; strong track record of successful continuous improvement project execution
• Leadership & Autonomy: Can effectively manage multiple responsibilities, is self-motivated and can work autonomously with minimal guidance; comfortable with ambiguity and eager to create structure; skilled at building workflows and systems from nothing; able to lead cross-functional teams

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Wear personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, a lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, and steel toe safety shoes
• Move long distances (such as from building to building) and be stationary for extended periods of time
• Operate a computer and other office equipment, such as a laptop, copier/printer, etc in a fixed location
• Ability to travel 10% of the year

The starting base pay for this role is between $147,000 and $186,000 at the time of posting. The actual base pay depends on many factors, such as education, experience, and skills. Base pay is only one part of Sila’s competitive Total Rewards package that can include benefits, perks, equity, and bonuses. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

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Working at Sila

We believe that building a diverse team at Sila helps us amplify our individual talents. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment where good ideas are free to come from anyone. We are proud to celebrate diversity and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, national origin, or any other status protected by law.