Senior Manager
Manufacturing Technology
Posted on 3/22/2023
INACTIVE
Form Energy

501-1,000 employees

Developing cost-effective, multi-day energy storage systems
Company Overview
Form Energy is a trailblazer in the energy sector, developing cost-effective, multi-day energy storage systems that aim to facilitate a reliable and fully renewable electric grid. The company's commitment to climate justice is reflected in its diverse workforce and inclusive culture, which values every employee's contribution towards achieving their mission. With a focus on technical excellence and industry leadership, Form Energy offers a unique opportunity for talented individuals to contribute to the deep decarbonization of the electric system.
Energy
B2B

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$1.4B

Founded

2017

Headquarters

Somerville, Massachusetts

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

11%

1 year growth

46%

2 year growth

151%
Locations
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Experience Level
Entry
Junior
Mid
Senior
Expert
Requirements
  • 8+ years of equipment development experience, ideally in a materials-focused industry
  • 2+ years of experience managing a team responsible for custom equipment design and development internally and/or with equipment suppliers
  • Demonstrated experience in driving down manufacturing costs while maintaining or improving product quality for complex electromechanical assemblies
  • Experience gathering data, validating, and debugging/troubleshooting new manufacturing equipment
  • Experience working with design engineers and providing DFM feedback for new products/prototype builds
  • Willingness to perform hands-on build and testing of workstations and equipment when necessary
  • Excellent spoken and written communication skills and readiness to interact with a wide range of other professionals and suppliers
  • Experience in powder handling and roll to roll manufacturing processes
Responsibilities
  • Hire world class engineers to expand Form's equipment development capabilities and bandwidth
  • Lead and manage a team working to specify, design, develop, de-risk, and commission novel manufacturing equipment in close collaboration with the Process Development team
  • Create systems to rapidly develop equipment from concept to deployment on our production lines
  • Troubleshoot and resolve early process & equipment issues, performing modifications and improvements to the process & equipment
  • Build relationships and communicate with a broad group ranging from assemblers/operators on the line to other engineers and departments within Form to resolve issues quickly and iterate rapidly towards successful solutions
  • Define and implement best practices for manufacturability assessment, design for manufacturing, manufacturing cost modeling, and manufacturing partner qualification