Systems Engineering Manager – Lithium Battery Products

• Lead and prioritize cross-functional engineering teams to ensure successful project execution, often coordinating multiple large projects
• simultaneously.
• Conduct system integration events and technical reviews focused on design robustness, quality, cost, manufacturability, and product safety.
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing and service teams to enhance product manufacturability (Design for Manufacturing) and serviceability (Design for Service).
• Manage system integration activities across both product development and advanced development programs.
• Drive architecture definition, complexity reduction, and modular product design strategies.

• Lead the development of clear product definitions and translate them into actionable system and technical requirements.
• Collaborate with marketing and product management to convert the voice of the customer and market specifications into engineering requirements and product specifications.
• Own project communication, status reporting, risk tracking, and progress updates to stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain technical roadmaps aligned with business strategy and product leadership goals.

• Provide technical support to sales and service organizations, particularly for engineering-to-order activities and product quality issues.
• Assign and coordinate application engineering resources to support customer programs and quality improvement initiatives.

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering (Required).
• MBA, MS in electrical engineering/systems engineering preferred.
• 7–10 years of experience in product development, systems engineering, and product design.
• 5+ years of experience leading technical projects for cost, quality, and managing engineering teams.
• Experience with lithium battery design, power electronics, or energy storage product development.
• Project Management Professional (PMI certification)

• System Engineering Certification (INCOSE) preferred.
• Proven ability to lead teams, negotiate effectively, and manage conflict.

To be successful with this role:

• Thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with a strong understanding of product design and manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrate strong project management skills, including agile development methodologies.
• Exhibit excellent interpersonal and leadership skills to build trust and lead engineering teams.
• Expertise in mechanical or electrical design fundamentals, thermal systems, materials science, or hardware design.
• Apply systems thinking with an innovative and solution-oriented mindset.
• Apply engineering expertise in mechanical/electrical design, DFSS, CAD tools, hardware and tooling design, modelling, simulation, heat transfer, and materials science.
• Drive complexity reduction through thoughtful product architecture and systems engineering practices.

Stryten Energy is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.