Associate Director, Module & Pack Rework

Gotion Inc. is based in Silicon Valley, CA, currently building a Manufacturing facility in Manteno, IL and has R&D centers in Ohio, China, Japan and Europe. We innovate in the next generation electric vehicle and energy storage technologies (lithium batteries and related systems) with the aim to accelerate electrified transportation and achieve sustainable development. Gotion is powered by a leading power battery technology company that provides solutions for vehicles including the world's first mass commercial e-bus route.

Gotion is a career destination - we are not simply attempting to just fill another job, but to pursue a dream of global green energy together! We offer outstanding opportunities to individuals seeking an exciting and challenging working environment. Everyone is highly valued and plays a vital role in the growth of our organization.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Associate Director, Module & Pack Rework, to lead the end-to-end rework, repair, recovery, testing, and disposition of lithium-ion battery modules and packs. This role will build and manage a safe, standardized, scalable, and data-driven rework operation supporting high-volume battery manufacturing.

The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing leadership, battery module/pack knowledge, quality systems expertise, technical troubleshooting, and continuous improvement experience. This position partners across Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Planning, Logistics, EHS, and suppliers to maximize recovery, reduce scrap, improve throughput, and prevent recurring defects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all Module and Pack rework operations, including defect evaluation, repair, validation testing, quality release, and final disposition.
• Build and scale the rework organization, including staffing, equipment, capacity planning, workflows, and operating strategy.
• Establish standardized procedures, repair limits, quality standards, traceability, escalation paths, and controls for nonconforming product.
• Own daily performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, inventory, recovery rate, cycle time, and throughput.
• Analyze defect and performance data, drive corrective actions, and provide regular updates to leadership.

Rework Process & Quality Management

• Develop and continuously improve standardized rework processes for diagnosis, component replacement, electrical/mechanical repair, software verification, validation testing, and final release.
• Ensure reworked products meet the same safety, quality, reliability, and functional requirements as standard production units.