Form Energy · 15 hours ago
Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Welding
Weirton, WV
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
7+ years expForm Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company focused on revolutionizing energy storage. The Staff Manufacturing Engineer will specialize in welding and bonding processes, leading the development and optimization of manufacturing processes for their Iron-Air multi-day battery.
BatteryEnergyEnergy StoragePower GridRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Lead the development and optimization of joining processes, such as welding (metal and plastic), and adhesives bonding for novel battery manufacturing technologies
Partner closely with our equipment team to design, install, and commission equipment for our first-of-kind manufacturing processes
Collaborate with the product design team, R&D, quality, and supply chain, to translate product requirements into process and testing requirements
Develop novel test methods to evaluate products in real time during production
Provide data-driven feedback to the Design team to simplify product design for improved manufacturability (DFM)
Ensure highly capable processes are developed and demonstrated ahead of detailed equipment design. Measure process capability and evaluate limit samples through bench top testing
Conduct process capability studies, utilize statistical analysis tools (e.g., Design of Experiments). Lead troubleshooting efforts to identify root causes of manufacturing issues and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence while optimizing processes
Develop and maintain PFMEA, process specifications, measurement systems GR&R, control plans, and quality inspection methods (incoming, outgoing, and in-process)
Demonstrate ownership and accountability for novel joining processes from concept to high volume production in a fast-paced environment
Mentor, guide, and support junior team members with your expertise and practical experience
Drive yield, quality, and performance through a data-driven approach
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent
7+ years of experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or production environment, ideally in process engineering or manufacturing engineering
Hands-on experience with joining processes, such as welding
Proficiency in process engineering principles, statistical analysis, and quality management systems for process optimization and improvement
Comfort using statistical methods to make process development decisions (using JMP, Minitab, or equivalent)
Experience owning manufacturing processes and showing accountability for their quality, throughput, yield, and overall success
Experience authoring process, safety, and quality documentation for best-in-class practices
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Preferred
Direct experience with batteries is a plus
Benefits
100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees
80% 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
Company
Form Energy
Form Energy is an energy technology company that produces electric grids and accelerates the transition to clean energy.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.57BKey Investors
Trinity CapitalT. Rowe PriceUS Department of Energy
2024-12-16Debt Financing· $50M
2024-10-09Series F· $405M
2024-08-06Grant· $147M
Leadership Team
Mateo Jaramillo
CEO/co-founder
Marco Ferrara
Co-Founder, Chief Digital Officer
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