Manager, Quality EngineeringManufacturing Operations • 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 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 looking for a dynamic manager of quality to join our battery manufacturing organization. In this role, you will develop and implement systems and processes that ensure products are designed, manufactured and shipped to the highest levels of performance, reliability, and quality.

This role is for a deep technical expert who loves to dive in to understand new technologies and their development. You will provide leadership and strategy with product optimization, cost down, as well as implement training of best practices throughout the company. You will set the vision and define strategy and dig in with the technical staff to solve complex, multi-dimensional issues.

As a key stakeholder in shipping the highest quality products, you will thrive in working closely with leadership and cross-functional teams throughout the product development lifecycle, from early R&D to validation testing, pilot builds and ultimately, SOP / customer deliveries.

This opportunity is based out of Form Factory 1 - Form Energy's 550,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility located in Weirton, WV, a commutable distance from Pittsburgh. Purpose-built for high-volume, advanced battery production, Form Factory 1 is a hub of fast-moving, collaborative work driving a new era of large-scale American energy manufacturing in the heart of the Rust Belt.

Relocation assistance is available.

What you'll do :

Provide leadership for the Quality organization and throughout the company with a vision, strategy, culture and strong execution

Develop and implement systems / processes to ensure all products shipped meet rigorous standards for not only performance, reliability and quality but also regulatory, compliance and safety

Lead / develop FMEA processes to properly mitigate risks in both design and manufacturing

Develop, implement, and train mission-critical quality systems : Material Review Board (MRB), Process Change Requests (PCR), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Inspection Standards, Control Plans, SPC / Control Charts, Traceability, etc.

Own quality metrics, reporting and action plan to ensure timely, effective countermeasure(s) and resolution

Own the creation and daily operation of Form Energy's Quality Management Systems, ensuring regulatory compliance for safe development, production, and deployment of Form's battery systems; Develop a roadmap and staffing plan to enable ISO (or other) compliance

Collaborate with cross-functional teams on continuous improvement activities, cost down initiatives, etc.

Facilitate, promote and train in the use of highly effective best practices

What you'll bring :

At least 8 years experience in quality, manufacturing, or manufacturing engineering.

3 years of management experience required, demonstrating a clear record of success in building industry-leading teams that can execute in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Expertise in building out Quality Management Systems (e.g., IATF 16949, ISO9001).

Highly technical, with a strong foundation for logic that allows for a steep learning curve and the ability to adapt to new technologies.

Experience / expertise of various quality system methodologies including 8D (problem solving), SPC (data analytics), DOE (Design of Experiments), GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing), RCA (root cause analysis), proper auditing techniques, design reviews, etc.

Excellent leadership, project management, communication, and organizational skills.

Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Engineering

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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.

If you may require reasonable accommodations to participate in our interview process, please contact accommodations@formenergy.com. Requests for accommodations will be treated with discretion.

Form Energy is committed to maintaining the privacy of our applicants. Please be aware that we will never solicit sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers or bank account details during the recruiting or hiring process.