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Form Energy Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Pack AssemblyManufacturing Engineering * Weir in Weirton, West Virginia
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 Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead our pack assembly area. In this pivotal role, you will bridge the gap between initial product design and high-volume production, overseeing the entire lifecycle of battery module and pack assembly processes. You will be responsible for building and mentoring a high-performing engineering team while spearheading the procurement and commissioning of cutting-edge manufacturing equipment. The ideal candidate is a technical expert in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Lean principles, possessing the project management prowess to navigate complex product launches and knowing how to advance the manufacturing design effectively. If you have a proven track record of scaling production environments and a passion for optimizing complex assembly lines, we want to hear from you
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... For full info follow application link.
To build a clean and equitable energy future, we need everyone at the table. We strive to form a team as diverse as the communities we will serve with our technology, and are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.