Form Energy

Manufacturing

FactoryDesignManager

$145–215k ~AI est. Weirton, West Virginia, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Manager candidates.

The Brief

“Factory Design Manager at Form Energy. Skills: Factory design, Manufacturing, Project management. Lead factory design. Lead design execution”

Industry & Context.

Manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

Complex problem solving

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years engineering experience, 5+ years manufacturing experience, 5+ years industrial projects experience, Expertise in factory design, Expertise in manufacturing, Expertise in material flow, Expertise in construction, Advanced project management skills, Experience managing conflicting objectives, Experience managing compressed timelines

Nice to Have

Relocation assistance available

What You'll Do.

Lead design execution

Manage change request process

Vet project requirements

Organize project documentation

Facilitate team communication

Create design schedule

Manage design schedule

Unblock project issues

Hold team accountable

Organize design review meetings

Set design review agenda

Take design review notes

Assign design review action items

Verify task completion

Manage design consultant contract

Hold touch base meetings

Track consultant performance

Collaborate with procurement

Collaborate with project manager

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Senior leadership; Design consultants; Procurement; Project manager

Communication Scope

Documentation skills; Clear plan communication

Process & Methodology

Project management fundamentals, Program management fundamentals

Full 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 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 We are seeking an exceptional Design Manager to lead the design and execution of our first-of-its-kind battery factory. Working closely with senior leadership, you will connect the dots between engineering, manufacturing, construction, and operations to keep our highest-priority timelines on track. This is a true blank-slate opportunity. By applying first-principles thinking,

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