Form Energy
Manufacturing
SeniorSupplierIndustrializationEngineer,Plastics
“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.
Root Cause Analysis; Problem-solving
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
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