Associate Manager

Are you ready to build America’s clean energy future with the team that will deliver? Form Energy is an American energy technology and manufacturing company. We are pioneering a new class of iron-air batteries to enable our electric grid to run on renewable, reliable, and affordable energy, every day of the year. 

Form Energy has been recognized by TIME as “One of the Best Inventions of 2023” for its battery technology and by MIT Technology Review as a “Top Climate Tech Company to Watch”. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and are growing just as rapidly to meet demand. Our team has more than doubled in size in the past year, and continues to expand every day. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States. Pilot production of our iron-air batteries has already begun, and later this year, production will take off to high volumes at our new factory in West Virginia. 

Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And right now might be the most exciting moment in the company’s history to join. We are assembling a team of some of the most talented and motivated 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

We are hiring a Associate Manager, Incoming Quality Control to drive continual product and process improvements of our pioneering technology. You will develop quality processes and methodologies and will lead and participate in cross-functional teams, working with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Suppliers and Operations to ensure all material delivered to production lines conforms to design requirements. This role has duties impacting all facets of production in FF1. You will be an integral part of Form Energy’s Quality Team, helping ensure that all products meet customer and company requirements.

This opportunity is based out of Form Energy’s Eighty Four, PA facility. Relocation assistance is available.

What you’ll do:

• Build systems and processes to ensure all material delivered to production lines conforms to design specifications

• Develop incoming material quality control plans and lead a team of technicians to perform regular inspections of incoming material accordingly.

• Establish and maintain a clean and organized work environment in the FF1 incoming material inspection area

• Work closely with Design/Manufacturing Engineering and Supplier Quality Engineering to to determine appropriate product specifications and tolerances and establish systems and processes to ensure materials consistently meet these specifications

• Lead/assist in the identification and resolution of manufacturing and supplier quality issues

• Monitor quality, determine root cause(s), and implement effective short-term permanent countermeasure(s)

• Participate in continuous improvement activities with Design/Manufacturing Engineering and external Suppliers

• Work with Supplier Quality Engineering and Suppliers to develop inspection standards

• Analyze and disposition non-conforming material as a member of the Material Review Board (MRB)

• Effectively utilize Statistical Process Control (SPC) as well as critical thinking to efficiently problem solve

• Implement systems/processes to ensure proper defect detection capabilities and proper traceability coverage

What you’ll bring:

• Strong leadership skills including the ability to build an effective team capable of working well in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while remaining detail-oriented with strong record-keeping and organizational skills

• 10 + years of quality systems experience in a manufacturing environment

• Experienced with ISO9001 or equivalent quality management systems as well as

• Experience using quality tools like APQP, PPAP, Inspection Standards, SPC, DFMEA, PFMEA

• Experience using MSA to understand and improve measurement and test systems

• Deep understanding of engineering drawings and schematics including proficiency with GD&T per ASME Y14.5

• Structured problem-solving (8D) and analytical skills, including strong technical skills in statistical tools, Design of Experiments (DOE), Process Capability (Cpk, Ppk), etc.

• Ability to manage, synthesize, interpret, and clearly communicate data

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar field

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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 a clean and equitable energy future, we need everyone at the table. We strive to form a team as diverse as the communities we will serve with our technology, and are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.