Staff NPI Program Manager, Integration

We are Sila a next-generation battery materials company. Our mission is to power the worlds 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. Were tackling one of the biggest challenges of our time every day and together were redefining whats possible. Are you ready to be a part of a team committed to changing the world

Sila is seeking a high-impact NPI Program Manager to lead new battery cell product development and qualification with key manufacturing partners. Positioned at the intersection of internal R&D operations and external suppliers you will drive high-velocity execution to deliver mass-production-ready cell products.

Strategic NPI & Partner Management

• Lead end-to-end NPI execution driving qualification for new suppliers and external manufacturing partners (OEMs).
• Manage cross-border partner relationships navigating cross-cultural and organizational dynamics to keep programs on schedule.
• Coordinate cross-functional deliverables between R&D Product Management Operations and Quality.

Product Risk Management & Quality Engineering

• Develop and steward DFMEA and PFMEA frameworks for cell designs and manufacturing processes.
• Support the qualification of new battery materials cell designs and advanced manufacturing methods.
• Ensure products meet global battery safety and certification pathways (e.g. IEC UL GB/T KC PSE).

Program Documentation & Operational Readiness

• Own core NPI documentation including Engineering Bills of Materials (BOMs) design specifications and partner Statements of Work (SOWs).
• Hand off mass-production-ready cell products to Operations for scale-up.
• Present technical updates risks and status reports to executive and engineering stakeholders.

Essential Technical Expertise

• Experience: 6 years in high-tech hardware product development (batteries semiconductors chemical processing or automotive). Direct experience with lithium-ion battery manufacturing and cell qualification is strongly preferred.
• Education: Bachelors degree or higher in Chemical Engineering Materials Science Mechanical Engineering Electrochemistry or a related field.
• Process Knowledge: Practical understanding of cell manufacturing processes risk analysis (FMEA) and global safety/certification frameworks.

Key Competencies

• Cross-Functional Leadership: Proven ability to align diverse engineering operations and commercial teams around high-velocity timelines.
• Communication: Clear verbal and written presenter comfortable translating technical details for both technical teams and executive leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency in Mandarin Korean or Japanese (to support Asian manufacturing partner interfaces).

• Travel: Up to 10% international travel to partners across Asia North America and Europe.
• On-Site & Lab: Ability to wear required PPE (lab coat safety glasses steel-toe shoes) and navigate manufacturing or laboratory environments.

The starting base pay for this role is between $151000 and $191000 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 Silas 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.

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.