Title:  Vice President of Operations

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.

Description:   

QuantumScape (NYSE: QS) is on a mission to revolutionize energy storage to enable a sustainable future. The company’s next-generation solid-state lithium-metal battery technology is 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. 

Position Summary:

The Vice President of Operations will lead and optimize all operational aspects of our electric battery. This executive role is responsible for ensuring efficient production, Quality Control, Yield, KPI, Continuous Improvement, Process Transfer, Scale Up, Characterization, Microscopy, and strategic growth as we scale our battery technologies for electric vehicles.

Key Responsibilities:

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 longer range, faster charging and enhanced safety in electric vehicles to support the transition away from legacy energy sources toward a lower carbon future. The below will be your main responsibilities:

• Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with company goals and growth targets.
• Drive operational excellence across multiple functions.
• Oversee battery cell production, ensuring high throughput, quality, and cost-efficiency.
• Ensure track and analyze yield metrics across production lines Identify trends, bottlenecks, and sources of yield loss using statistical tools and data analytics.
• Create internal test and screen methodologies and metrics to achieve reliability targets at high yields.
• Meet all internal and external quality metrics for manufacturing, products and incoming supply. Lead the quality management system across the company.
• Build and lead a high-performing operations team across multiple sites.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
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Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred).
• 10+ years of senior leadership experience in manufacturing or operations, ideally in battery, EV, or energy storage sectors.
• Deep understanding of production processes (battery experience preferred formation, testing).
• Proven track record in scaling operations and managing complex supply chains.
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with lithium-ion or solid-state battery technologies.
• Familiarity with global manufacturing environments (e.g., U.S., Asia, Europe).
• Knowledge of Environment Social and Governance and sustainability practices.
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This position is required to perform these above essential duties and responsibilities onsite at our QS offices in San Jose, California. 

Compensation & Benefits: Expected salary range for this role is from $280,900 to $356,000, and a final salary will be determined by the candidate's experience and educational background. 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. 

We 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.

We 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. Please contact us to request an accommodation.