{"id":1643211,"url":"https://alion.io/job/quantumscape-pmts-process-engineer","title":"PMTS, Process Engineer","company":{"id":58763,"name":"QuantumScape","domain":"quantumscape.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/quantumscape","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"SuccessFactors","truth_index":null},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"inferred","locations":[],"countries":[],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":136700,"max":208500,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":208500},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":8,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":true,"technologies":[{"name":"Python","optional":false},{"name":"CAPA","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-01T07:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-01","last_verified_at":"2026-10-09T02:33:44Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":7,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":7},"description":"QuantumScape is on a mission to transform energy storage with solid-state lithium-metal battery technology. The company’s next-generation batteries are designed to enable greater energy density, faster charging and enhanced safety to support the transition away from legacy energy sources toward a lower carbon future.\nAbout the team: The Manufacturing and Yield team is a hands-on group of process and manufacturing engineers dedicated to ensuring stable, high-quality Gen 1 battery cell production. We work at the intersection of process control and manufacturing execution - maintaining process stability, driving yield improvement, and resolving excursions across both the FSD and Development production lines. Our team values technical rigor, cross-functional collaboration, and a continuous improvement mindset.\nWhat we need: We are seeking a highly experienced Process Engineer at the Principal Member of Technical Staff (PMTS) level to own critical manufacturing processes on the Gen 1 battery line. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in precision process engineering, excels at leading complex process investigations, and operates with a high degree of independence to drive process stability, control, and continuous improvement across both the FSD and Development production lines.\nWhat You’ll Do:\nProcess Ownership & Control\nOwn assigned manufacturing processes on the Gen 1 battery line, covering both FSD and Development line operations.\nDefine, maintain, and optimize process recipes, control plans, and process specifications to ensure stability and repeatability.\nEstablish and maintain process monitoring strategies - including control limits, SPC charts, and response protocols for out-of-control conditions.\nLead process qualification and requalification activities following equipment maintenance, upgrades, or process changes.\nYield Improvement & Process Optimization\nIdentify yield loss mechanisms and lead root cause analysis using structured methodologies (e.g., 8D, fishbone, 5-Why).\nDesign and execute DOEs to optimize process parameters, improve process margins, and reduce variability.\nAnalyze production and metrology data to develop process insights and implement data-driven improvements.\nPartner with Quality and Metrology teams to define and maintain CTQ metrics and measurement systems for process-critical attributes.\nProcess Troubleshooting & Equipment Collaboration\nDiagnose and resolve complex process and equipment interactions, minimizing yield impact and production downtime.\nDevelop and maintain process-level troubleshooting guides and response procedures for production excursions.\nCollaborate with equipment engineers and technicians to ensure process requirements are reflected in maintenance and PM strategies.\nMaintain and update SOPs, process specifications, and engineering documentation for all assigned process areas.\nCross-Functional Leadership & Process Transfer\nWork closely with Manufacturing, Metrology, Quality, and Operations teams to ensure process requirements are understood and met across functions.\nProvide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers on process fundamentals, control strategy, and best practices.\nRepresent assigned processes in engineering reviews, CRB submissions, and cross-functional technical discussions.\nSupport process transfer activities to higher-volume production lines, ensuring process knowledge and control strategies are effectively scaled.\nSkills You’ll Need:\nBachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field, with 8+ years of process engineering experience in a manufacturing environment; or Master’s degree with 6+ years of relevant experience.\nDemonstrated expertise in precision process engineering in a production or high-precision manufacturing environment, preferably in battery, semiconductor, or related industries.\nHands-on experience developing, optimizing, and controlling automated manufacturing processes.\nStrong proficiency in statistical process control (SPC), DOE methodology, and data analysis tools (Python, JMP, or equivalent).\nProven ability to independently lead complex process investigations and drive corrective actions to closure.\nExperience writing and maintaining SOPs, process specifications, and engineering documentation in a quality-managed environment.\nStrong cross-functional communication and influencing skills, with the ability to drive alignment across teams with competing priorities.\nNice to have:\nExperience with KNS dispense units or similar high-precision automated dispense platforms.\nBackground in battery manufacturing, semiconductor, or other high-precision thin-film or materials deposition processes.\nFamiliarity with CAPA systems, MSA/GRR studies, and CTQ-based process qualification.\nExperience supporting process transfer or new product introduction (NPI) to higher-volume production.\nPhysical requirements:\nWork is performed in a dry room, fume hood, lab area, or glovebox requiring the use of fine motor skills and PPE.\nSitting or standing for extended periods of time.\nReaching and twisting motions with hands.\nLifting up to 25 lbs.\nONSITE: This position is required to work onsite 5 days per week to meet the minimum essential duties and requirements of this position. As an on-site manufacturing operations organization, in-person presence is essential to supporting floor operations, building authentic relationships, trust, teamwork, and collaboration.\nCompensation & Benefits: Expected salary range for this role is from $136,700 to $208,500 and a final salary will be determined by the candidate's experience, educational background and internal equity. QuantumScape also offers an annual bonus and a generous RSU/Equity package as part of its compensation plan. In addition, we do offer a tremendous benefits plan including employee paid health care, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and other benefits.\nWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.\nWe will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive benefits and privileges of employment. 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