Form Energy

Manufacturing

SeniorSupplierIndustrializationEngineer,Plastics

$112–161k Berkeley, California, United States FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Senior Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Plastics at Form Energy. Skills: Supplier Industrialization, Thermoplastic molding, Quality Engineering. Own end-to-end industrialization journey for plastic components. Provide manufacturing feasibility feedback during design”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure suppliers deliver on time; Meet supplier capacity; Maintain world-class quality standards; Proactively eliminate downstream line down risks; Systematically isolate and mitigate high-severity manufacturing risks; Ensure process remains statistically stable

Industry & Context.

Manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

Root Cause Analysis; Problem-solving

Eligibility Requirements

Relocation assistance available

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in Plastics, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering, 5+ years of experience in New Product Introduction (NPI), manufacturing, or quality engineering, Deep Foundational knowledge of thermoplastic molding processes (injection molding, ultrasonic welding, etc. ) and secondary operations like painting or assembly, Familiarity with quality tools such as SPC (Statistical Process Control), Root Cause Analysis (8D), and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), Proven capability to read and interpret complex 2D drawings using Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles per ASME Y14. 5, Proficiency with 3D CAD platforms to interrogate geometries, analyze assembly stack-ups, and evaluate tooling clearances

What You'll Do.

Own end-to-end industrialization journey for plastic components

Provide manufacturing feasibility feedback during design

Spearhead technical evaluations for supplier selection

Drive multi-stage tooling qualification

Establish permanent on-site process controls

Own and track minimum supplier deliverables

and part accuracy mature

Conduct robust 3D DFM reviews

Evaluate injection molding simulation packages

Catch and eliminate potential manufacturing failure modes

Champion phased rollout of APQP

and approve Control Plans

Function as technical gatekeeper for out-of-spec components

Issue and manage SCARs

Drive suppliers through root cause analysis

Validate permanent corrective actions

Audit supplier process capability metrics

Approve supplier PPAP submissions

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Bridge between Design Engineering teams and global supply base; Collaborate deeply with Design Engineering; Work with supplier teams

Communication Scope

Excellent communication; Technical authority

Process & Methodology

Manage supplier deliverables, Track program timelines

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 In this role, you will own the end-to-end industrialization journey for plastic components—from the first sketch to high-volume production and ongoing sustaining support. You will be the bridge between our Design Engineering teams and our global supply base, ensuring that every part is designed for manufacturability (DFM) and produced under rigorous quality controls. You will

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