Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

The role

You will lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers to develop and internalize manufacturing processes for battery enclosures and module/pack assembly. You will manage the full equipment lifecycle from user requirements to factory testing and site commissioning.

What you will do

• Lead the development and optimization of battery manufacturing processes for battery assembly manufacturing.
• Ensure highly capable processes are identified and demonstrated for production facilities.
• Oversee the design and implementation of manufacturing processes such as manual and robotic assembly, joining, sealing, system leak testing, and quality checks.
• Collaborate with product design team, R&D, quality, and supply chain to translate product requirements into battery design and manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate cross functionally to develop and maintain PFMEA, process specifications, measurement systems GR&R, control plan, and quality inspection methods.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts to identify root causes of manufacturing issues and implement corrective actions.
• Internalize responsibility for delivery of equipment and processes to enable factory production metrics.
• Identify trends/correlations and make data-driven decisions for process optimization.

Required qualifications

• Hands-on experience in a high-volume manufacturing organization.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• 10 years of experience in engineering roles within battery manufacturing or a related industry.
• Expertise in complex assembly processes.
• 4+ years leading technical teams.
• Demonstrated experience in manufacturing equipment procurement, setup, and commissioning.
• Understanding of equipment qualification and validation protocols.
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles.
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams in the development and optimization of manufacturing processes for electrochemical systems.
• Proficiency in process engineering principles, statistical analysis, and quality management systems.
• Strong communication skills.
• Leadership and mentoring abilities.

Nice to have

• Experience working in a fast-paced startup environment

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Stock options
• 100% medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees
• 80% healthcare premiums for dependents
• At least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents
• Up to 20 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents
• Generous vacation policies
• Relocation assistance

About the company

Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company. They are revolutionizing energy storage with cost-effective, multi-day technology designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable.