Senior Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Mechanical Components

The role

This person will support the transfer of sheet metal components to suppliers. They will focus on new product introduction from concept through production using design for manufacturing analysis.

What you will do

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize designs for cost, assembly, and manufacturability.
• Lead Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) reviews with suppliers.
• Own the execution of the Quality Maturation Level (QML) roadmap from prototype builds through full Start of Production (SOP) and PPAP.
• Manage the progressive technical maturation of supplier tooling, manufacturing processes, and component accuracy.
• Identify, communicate, and mitigate program schedule risks.
• Drive closed-loop Non-Conformance Management by issuing and managing Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR).
• Lead suppliers through formal Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Monitor ongoing supplier performance and QMS effectiveness through on-site process control plan audits and data tracking.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to reduce variation, elevate yields, and lower costs.

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the design and manufacturing of sheet metal parts.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or a related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in high-volume sheet metal forming/coating processes (stamping, bending, welding, laser cutting, etc.).
• Strong understanding of tolerancing and GD&T principles.
• Experience with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD).
• Familiarity with sheet metal coatings and finishes (e.g., nickel plating).
• Proven ability to manage supplier relationships and negotiate effectively.

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 for birthing parents)
• Generous vacation policies
• Relocation assistance

About the company

Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company. They are developing multi-day energy storage technology to keep the electric grid secure and reliable.