Senior Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Metals

About the Company

Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company revolutionizing energy storage with cost-effective, multi-day technology designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world through our iron-air battery technology.

Responsibilities

• 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 through Start of Production (SOP) and PPAP
• Proactively identify and mitigate program schedule risks, including tooling lead times and supplier capacity
• Drive closed-loop Non-Conformance Management by issuing and managing Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR)
• Monitor supplier performance and QMS effectiveness through on-site process control plan audits
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives like Lean and Lean Product Development

Requirements

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

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and stock options
• 100% medical, dental, and vision premium coverage for full-time employees
• 80% healthcare premium coverage for dependents
• At least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents)
• Generous vacation policies