Staff Quality Engineer, Incoming Quality Control

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Job Description

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. Trial production of our iron-air batteries has already begun, and 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 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

The quality role is an integral part of Form Energy and will ensure that all products meet customer and company requirements. Specifically, the Associate Quality Manager, IQC is responsible for developing inspection standards, sampling plans, and process flows required to effectively ensure incoming components are acceptable for production.

Responsibilities of this role also include driving continual product and process improvements as well as specifying and maintaining the IQC area, tools, and equipment. You will work with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Suppliers and Operations to address and improve quality/reliability and manufacturability issues. Work will require leading a team of technicians and participating in cross-functional teams.

This is a very hands-on role that requires individual contribution as well as leadership. To be effective, you will need to be intimately familiar with the technical requirements and functionality of chemical, electro-mechanical assemblies and the tools and equipment used in their development and production.

This opportunity is based out of Form Energy's Weirton, WV facility. Relocation assistance is available.

What you'll do:

  • Evaluate and communicate team performance and implement strategies for continuous improvement
  • Work with Supplier Quality Engineering to develop inspection standards including developing and analyzing measurement methods and sampling plans
  • Assist in the identification and resolution of manufacturing quality issues
  • Analyze and publish measurement results for cross-functional team members
  • Organize and plan inspection activities to maximize resource utilization

What you'll bring:

  • 5 to 10 years of quality systems experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Experienced in ISO9001, ISO/TS 16949, APQP, PPAP, SPC, CAD
  • Strong aptitude with electronic test and measurements systems
  • Advanced understanding of measurement system analysis, sampling plans, and hypothesis testing
  • Proficiency in reading and interpreting mechanical drawings and wiring diagrams
  • 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 work well in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while remaining detail-oriented with strong record-keeping and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage, synthesize, and interpret data
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar fields is a plus

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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.

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