Description

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.

Requirements

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.