About the role

Role Overview

Senior Director of Engineering for Advanced Materials Manufacturing (North America)

You will lead the engineering execution and scale-up of next-generation industrial manufacturing facilities across North America, taking ownership of the full project lifecycle—from feasibility and permitting through detailed engineering, construction, commissioning, and operational ramp-up.

Responsibilities

Own engineering execution for major capital projects and advanced manufacturing facilities
Manage EPC/EPCM partners to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget
Oversee facility and process design, including utilities, infrastructure, and manufacturing systems
Support site selection, feasibility studies, permitting, and regulatory compliance
Lead commissioning, startup, qualification, and production ramp-up activities
Drive cross-functional collaboration with operations, process engineering, quality, and executive leadership
Implement scalable engineering systems and continuous improvement practices
Support long-term manufacturing strategy and future expansion planning

Required Qualifications

10+ years of experience in industrial manufacturing or process engineering environments
Proven leadership of large-scale capital projects and plant commissioning activities
Deep understanding of process safety, hazardous chemical systems, and industrial utilities infrastructure
Experience managing EPC/EPCM relationships and multidisciplinary engineering teams
Background in power-intensive manufacturing or continuous process operations
Familiarity with North American permitting, EHS, and regulatory environments
Experience scaling pilot/demonstration operations into commercial manufacturing

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with hydrofluoric acid (HF), fluorination processes, or highly corrosive chemical systems
Exposure to battery materials, specialty chemicals, or advanced process manufacturing
International project experience and cross-cultural collaboration

Location / Travel

Remote in the United States with travel across North America for projects.

About PROOF.

PROOF. is a high-growth advanced materials company focused on building a secure North American battery materials supply chain. The company develops and scales next-generation industrial manufacturing facilities to support the global energy transition.

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