Staff Program Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

Are you ready to build America’s energy future? Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company. We’re revolutionizing energy storage with cost-effective, multi-day technology designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable, even during extended periods of stress. By strengthening the electric system and reimagining what’s possible, we’re giving clean energy a whole new form! 

In recent years, Form Energy has earned a number of accolades, including being named by TIME as a “Best Invention”, MIT Technology Review as a “Top Climate Tech Company To Watch”, and Fast Company as “One of the Next Big Things In Tech”. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and our team is growing just as rapidly to meet demand. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States and production of our iron-air batteries is underway at our first high-volume manufacturing facility in West Virginia.

Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And now - right as we significantly scale up battery manufacturing -  might be the most exciting moment in the company’s history to join. We are assembling a team of highly talented and driven 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

Execute strategies to transition products from development through prototyping to commercial manufacturing, culminating in the launch of a stable and robust production line.

Duties include:

1. Guide cross-functional program planning and execution for manufacturing process

development and scaling for battery production; maintain program documentation,

including project charters, schedules, risks assessments, and status reports;

2. Coordinate project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation for manufacturing

engineering projects, indicating critical path and key decision milestones while ensuring

alignment with company production goals;

3. Ensure manufacturability, cost-efficiency, and high product quality in collaboration with

product design, process engineering, and quality teams;

4. Optimize production efficiency and reduce waste using lean manufacturing principles and

through continuous improvement initiatives;

5. Translate the top-down corporate strategy and milestones into detailed road maps,

timelines, and deliverables;

6. Responsible for new production line installations, interfacing with vendors, contractors,

and internal teams to define requirements, resolve issues, and ensure timely project

delivery;

7. Ensure program compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards across all

phases of the product lifecycle;

8. Facilitate cross functional alignment and report to senior leadership and stakeholders on

program performance, using data-driven metrics and regular updates to facilitate

decision-making.

Position Requirements:

A Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Mechatronic Engineering, Manufacturing

Engineering, or a closely related engineering field followed by 5 years of post-baccalaureate

experience in a manufacturing engineer-related occupation.

Experience must include the following, which may have been gained concurrently:

1) 5 years of experience guiding complex, cross-functional projects from concept through

execution, delivering results on time and within budget;

2) 5 years of experience applying program management methodologies, including Agile,

Stage-Gate, and hybrid frameworks;

3) 5 years of experience in high-volume manufacturing, pilot-scale production, and R&D

integration, supporting both new product introduction and process optimization, with a

strong focus on scalability;

4) 5 years of experience liaising with external engineering and manufacturing vendors,

including sourcing and technical alignment;

5) 5 years of experience presenting and explaining orally and in writing complex technical

issues to both technical and non-technical audiences;

6) 5 years of experience implementing continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging Lean

Manufacturing and Six-Sigma practices to enhance quality and efficiency.

Job site: 26 Iron Way, Weirton, WV 26062. Full-time. Salary: $128,670 to $167,990.

Company: “Form Energy, Inc.”

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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 America’s energy future, we need everyone at the table. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.

If you may require reasonable accommodations to participate in our interview process, please contact [email protected]. Requests for accommodations will be treated with discretion.

Form Energy is committed to maintaining the privacy of our applicants. Please be aware that we will never solicit sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers or bank account details during the recruiting or hiring process.