Senior Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Battery Materials

The role

You will develop and scale manufacturing processes for battery raw materials at supplier sites. You will act as a bridge between internal R&D teams and external suppliers to ensure material specifications are met.

What you will do

• Lead the development, optimization, and industrialization of manufacturing processes at supplier sites for battery active materials.
• Partner with chemical suppliers to assess capabilities, identify risks, and drive continuous improvement.
• Provide feedback to internal teams on manufacturability, inspection feasibility, and cost implications.
• Define, validate, and implement inspection and test methods to verify material adherence to specifications.
• Identify and mitigate technical, quality, and production risks within the chemical supply chain.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts for supplier-related material quality issues.

Required qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in process engineering, manufacturing engineering, or supplier quality engineering, with a strong emphasis on chemical or advanced material production.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related technical field.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing and scaling chemical manufacturing processes (e.g., synthesis, purification, powder processing, blending/tolling, formulation).
• Solid understanding of material specifications, statistical process control (SPC), process capability (Cpk) and quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001).
• Proficiency in analytical and problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing).
• Demonstrated expertise in CAD drawing development and review (GD&T, Special Characteristics, etc.).
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally to supplier sites as required.

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.