Form Energy

Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Test Operations

Form Energy$90K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of manufacturing experience, ideally with electro-mechanical assembly or in R&D
  • Strong commitment to lean manufacturing principles
  • Proficient in CAD software, preferably Solidworks
  • Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional project execution
  • Experience with electrochemical devices is a plus
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or similar preferred

Responsibilities

  • Identify and resolve manufacturing and assembly issues for complex electro-mechanical systems
  • Design and implement fixtures to optimize workflow and improve quality
  • Analyze processes to enhance efficiency and reduce waste
  • Manage processes around BOM, inventory, quality control, and material returns
  • Develop and maintain assembly work instructions to ensure clarity and currency

Benefits

  • 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees
  • 80% coverage of healthcare premiums for dependents
  • At least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents, up to 20 weeks for birthing parents
  • Generous vacation policies for employee recharge
  • Competitive salary and stock options
Full Job Description
Role Description

Form Energy is hiring a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to support the development and enhancement of our testing operations. This role reports into our Test Operations team. As part of our broader Test Engineering team, you will be involved in designing, developing, and implementing robust manufacturing processes for testing our advanced energy storage systems. You will work in collaboration with cross-functional teams including R&D, Test Development and Test Execution. 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!

Relocation assistance is available.

What you'll do:
  • Identify and resolve issues related to the manufacturing and assembly of complex electro-mechanical systems, ensuring that quality standards are met
  • Design and implement effective fixtures and workstations to optimize workflow, increase quality and improve operations
  • Analyze existing processes and identify opportunities for improvement to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and elevate product quality in low to medium scale operations
  • Develop and manage processes around Bill of Materials (BOM), inventory management, quality control, non-confirming material, and material returns to streamline operations
  • Develop, support, and manage assembly work instructions ensuring they are clear, concise, and up-to-date.


What you'll bring:
  • 4+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably with electro-mechanical assembly or within an R&D environment
  • Passion for lean manufacturing; experience implementing lean process flows and eliminating waste
  • Strong proficiency in CAD software (preferably Solidworks)
  • Experience leading project execution in cross-functional teams
  • Experience working with electrochemical devices is a plus
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related major preferred


#LI-Onsite

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.

About Form Energy

Form Energy is an American energy storage technology and manufacturing company that is developing and commercializing a pioneering iron-air battery capable of storing electricity for 100 hours at system costs competitive with legacy power plants. Form’s multi-day battery will reform the global electricity system to reliably run on 100% low-cost renewable energy, every day of the year. Form Energy was founded by energy storage veterans who came together in 2017 with a unified mission to reshape the global electric system by creating a new class of low-cost multi-day energy storage systems. Driven every day by Form’s interlocking core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is deeply motivated and inspired to transform the energy landscape and create a better world.
Learn more about Form Energy
Size
50 employees
Industry
Founded
2017

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