Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

Are you ready to build America’s energy future? Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company. We’re revolutionizing energy storage with cost-effective, multi-day technology designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable, even during extended periods of stress. By strengthening the electric system and reimagining what’s possible, we’re giving clean energy a whole new form! 

In recent years, Form Energy has earned a number of accolades, including being named by TIME as a “Best Invention”, MIT Technology Review as a “Top Climate Tech Company To Watch”, and Fast Company as “One of the Next Big Things In Tech”. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and our team is growing just as rapidly to meet demand. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States and production of our iron-air batteries is underway at our first high-volume manufacturing facility in West Virginia.

Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And now - right as we significantly scale up battery manufacturing -  might be the most exciting moment in the company’s history to join. We are assembling a team of highly talented and driven individuals across the country. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is determined to deliver on our mission and transform the energy landscape for the better.

Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading - you’ve come to the right place.

Role Description

Form Energy is hiring a Manager Manufacturing Engineering to lead the tower & pack assembly areas. This role reports to our Sr. Manager, Manufacturing Engineering. As part of our Manufacturing Development & Industrialization team, you will contribute to developing and implementing manufacturing processes, acquiring and commissioning equipment, and leading technical discussions in collaboration/partnership with design, supplier, and integrator teams. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and be part of the growth of a fast-moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission!

This role will be located at Form Factory 1 in Weirton, WV, which is just a short drive outside of Pittsburgh, PA. Relocation assistance is available.

What you'll do:

• Lead and manage the manufacturing engineering team for pack assembly areas.

• Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for battery module and pack assembly.

• Spearhead the procurement, installation, and commissioning of manufacturing equipment, including developing detailed user requirement specifications (URS) and leading factory and site acceptance testing (FAT/SAT).

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.

• Collaborate with design engineering during the product development phase to ensure new products are designed for manufacturability (DFM) and assembly (DFA).

• Lead technical discussions with internal design partners, external suppliers, and integrators.

• Manage all manufacturing engineering phases of a product launch, from early-stage design reviews to line commissioning and production ramp-up.

• Mentor and develop a team of manufacturing engineers.

• Utilize project management software like Jira to track project timelines, tasks, and deliverables.

What you'll bring:

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with 1-3 years of experience leading an engineering team.

• Demonstrated experience in manufacturing equipment procurement, setup, and commissioning, including a clear understanding of equipment qualification and validation protocols.

• Proven ability to lead and manage technical teams.

• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles and their application in a high-volume production environment.

• Demonstrated experience in a process engineering capacity, with a track record of developing and optimizing new manufacturing processes.

• Proven ability to manage the full lifecycle of a manufacturing project, from initial concept to full-scale production.

• Exceptional organizational skills and experience with project management tools, with a preference for Jira.

• A solid technical background with the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with design teams in the early stages of product development.