Staff Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Plastics

Form Energy is seeking a Staff Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Plastics, based in Weirton, WV. The role involves supporting product development from concept to production, collaborating with suppliers, and providing engineering feedback. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in New Product Introduction. Form Energy is focused on creating innovative iron-air battery technology to enhance renewable energy storage and is expanding rapidly.
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

In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the development of new products, from the concept phase through full-scale production, with external manufacturing partners. You will be involved in early-stage engineering and manufacturing builds along with engaging suppliers from prototype volume through high-volume production. You’ll have the chance to work with a cross-functional team including Technical Program Managers, Product Design, and Advanced Manufacturing, as well as numerous other teams to manage the risks associated with early-stage product development.

This opportunity is based out of Form Factory 1 in Weirton, WV. Relocation assistance is available.

What you'll do:
• Collaborate with suppliers to provide DFM feedback, review injection molding simulation output (ex. Moldflow), and approve tooling via molding trials
• Work with design engineering to downselect early design concepts by providing supplier feedback on materials and manufacturing methods
• Solicit, compile, and present DFx feedback to the Design Engineering team from external suppliers to support design concept down-selection
• Serve as the voice of the supplier to internal engineering teams for EVT, DVT, and PVT build phases
• Support Global Supply Chain Management as the technical point of contact for RFx efforts as well as developing the technical data package used for soliciting bids from suppliers.
• Develop custom manufacturing and/or assembly processes to be outsourced to external manufacturing partners
• Utilize BOMs, CAD models, and your knowledge of plastics manufacturing processes to develop initial manufacturing cost estimates of parts and assemblies based on market information and supplier feedback

What you'll bring:
• 5+ years of experience in New Product Introduction (NPI) in hardware development
• Deep knowledge of thermoplastic molding and secondary processes (injection molding, extrusion, blow molding, spin welding, ultrasonic welding, etc.)
• Experience taking at multiple new products from the concept phase through production
• Experience with product lifecycle management tools (i.e. Arena PLM)
• Basic knowledge of large plastic part design, plastic painting, injection molding and processing
• Experience establishing new relationships with suppliers
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/manufacturing engineering or related 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.

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