Process Development Manager

We are looking for a Process Development Manager to join the R&D team of one of our clients. Job responsibilities Lead and optimize wet-process separator manufacturing processes (casting, extraction, stretching, drying, coating etc.) Lead wet-process separator technology upgrades aligned with technique requirements and machinery principles, supporting responsible industrial development Improve product quality, yield, and cost efficiency by process improvement Define and update process standards, SOPs, and best practices Support equipment selection, commissioning, and ramp-up activities Collaborate closely with R&D, Quality, Production, and Engineering teams Analyze process deviations and implement corrective actions Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality regulations Mentoring and training process engineers and technical staff Position mandate To instruct production on actions to take Continuously optimize the production process Qualifications Required MSc or PhD in chemistry or material science Minimum 5–8 years of experience in wet-process lithium-ion battery separator manufacturing Strong expertise in wet-process separator process development Experience with industrial-scale production Solid understanding of process control and statistical analysis Leadership or team management experience Fluent in English (written and spoken)