Manager, Manufacturing EngineeringManufacturing Engineering * Weirton, WV * Full time * On-site

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. Trial production of our iron-air batteries has already begun, and this year, production will take off to high volumes at our new factory 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.

Form Energy is hiring a Manager of Manufacturing Engineering to lead and grow the team responsible for landing and commissioning manufacturing equipment on revolutionary first-of-a-kind production lines for our Iron Anode, the core of Form Energy's Iron-Air battery. As the leader of a team of highly innovative engineers and technicians, you will be responsible for the anode manufacturing lines from design and procurement, commissioning and qualification in Form Factory 1.

This role will report to the Senior Manager of Anode Manufacturing. The Anode Advanced Manufacturing Team is a cross-disciplinary group of experts in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, and Manufacturing. Together, we're responsible for designing, developing, and scaling cutting-edge electrode manufacturing processes. In this role, your leadership will make a significant and daily impact on a novel battery technology that will bring revolutionary reliability and sustainability to the electric grid.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing cleantech company with a direct impact in the field of energy storage and renewables.

This opportunity is based out of Form Factory 1 in Weirton, WV, a short drive from Pittsburgh, PA. Relocation assistance is available.

• Prioritize and enforce safety across all aspects of equipment design, installation, and manufacturing processes.

• Lead and grow a team of world class engineers to expand Form's manufacturing engineering capabilities.

• Partner closely with our Process Engineering Team to commission processes on first-of-kind manufacturing equipment.

• Partner closely with our NPI-Ops team to stabilize and continuously improve manufacturing processes throughout the production ramp to high-volume manufacturing.

• Partner with battery and material engineers to push the boundaries of processing technologies for next-generation energy storage solutions.

• Clearly communicate directives, project plans, and execution strategies across all levels of the organization.

• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing equipment design, novel manufacturing processes, or pilot line environments.

• 2+ years of leadership experience managing agile, technical teams, preferably in new capital equipment introductions.

• Hands-on, lead-by-example management style, with deep technical expertise in mechanical systems and manufacturing equipment.

• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills, effectively working with interdisciplinary teams across multiple sites.

• Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to source, qualify, and integrate new manufacturing equipment and components.

• Adaptability in high-paced manufacturing settings, demonstrating the ability to manage multiple priorities, troubleshoot complex challenges, and pivot quickly in response to new information.

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Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy's culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that. Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they need to thrive while working here.

When it comes to you and your family's health, we cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees - and 80% of healthcare premiums for dependents. This starts from day one. We also offer at least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents), and generous vacation policies to give employees time to recharge when needed.

To build America's energy future, we need everyone at the table. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.