Senior Manager of Manufacturing Process Development

3 weeks ago


Weirton, United States Form Energy, Inc. Full time
Join Form Energy, Inc. as a Senior Manager of Manufacturing Process Development

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manager of Manufacturing Process Development to join our team at Form Energy, Inc. As a key member of our manufacturing organization, you will play a critical role in advancing battery assembly processes from prototype to high-volume production.

About the Role

The Senior Manager of Manufacturing Process Development will be responsible for leading the development and optimization of manufacturing processes, improving product quality, and maximizing process capability and reducing the risk of our manufacturing process ahead of high-volume production.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and demonstrate highly capable processes ahead of detailed equipment design
  • Internalize responsibility to factory production metrics during equipment design
  • Build and lead a world-class manufacturing development team
  • Drive PFMEA and OEE considerations as early as possible in product development
  • Utilize statistical analysis tools and methodologies to analyze process data
  • Partner with product design, R&D, quality, and supply chain teams
  • Define, develop, and implement metrology, quality control methods, and inspection methods
  • Conduct process capability studies and lead troubleshooting efforts
  • Own the process of handing off stable manufacturing systems to operations teams
Requirements
  • 10+ years of manufacturing experience, ideally in automation and assembly environments
  • Proven experience in building and leading a manufacturing engineering team
  • Hands-on experience in high-volume manufacturing, particularly in battery manufacturing or a related industry
  • Expertise in driving process and equipment maturity, process optimization, and cost reduction
  • Experience in championing DFM and effective transition of manufacturing systems to operations teams
  • Experience with line design, installation, commissioning, and production ramp
  • Experience in custom manufacturing equipment design and development
  • Proven track record in statistical analysis and quality management systems
  • Strong leadership and mentoring abilities
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Proficiency in process engineering principles, statistical analysis, and quality management systems
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgy, or a related field
About Form Energy, Inc.

Form Energy, Inc. is a leading energy technology and manufacturing company 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. We are committed to building a clean and equitable energy future and strive to form a team as diverse as the communities we will serve with our technology.

We offer 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.



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