Form Energy
Manufacturing
StaffNPIProjectEngineer
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“Staff NPI Project Engineer at Form Energy. Skills: Product introduction, Process implementation, Change management. Own introduction of mechanical product changes into manufacturing. Own introduction of process changes into manufacturing”
Industry & Context.
Risk assessment
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
6–10 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, 6–10 years of experience in NPI, 6–10 years of experience in engineering change management, Demonstrated experience managing product changes into a live manufacturing line, Demonstrated experience managing process changes into a live manufacturing line, Hands-on familiarity with ERP systems, Ability to read engineering drawings, Ability to understand pack/module assembly processes, Ability to assess change impact on production, Proven ability to work independently in ambiguous environments, Proven ability to build structure where little exists, Excellent cross-functional communication
Nice to Have
Oracle ERP experience preferred, Mechanical systems intuition
What You'll Do.
Own introduction of mechanical product changes into manufacturing
Own introduction of process changes into manufacturing
Map engineering changes against production line state
Identify risks to quality
Identify risks to throughput
Identify risks to schedule before cutover
Lead production trials for new designs
Lead production trials for modified designs
Define success criteria
Document trial outcomes
Drive structured cutover planning
Coordinate timing across engineering
Coordinate timing across supply chain
Coordinate timing across warehouse
Coordinate timing across production
Ensure clean transitions
Translate engineering changes into manufacturing execution language
Update Oracle transactions
Update line flow impacts
Maintain change visibility
Maintain milestone tracking
Maintain cross-functional alignment
Serve as operations voice in design reviews
Serve as operations voice in change control processes
Push back on changes lacking manufacturing readiness
Develop NPI standards
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional alignment; Engineering teams; Supply chain teams; Warehouse teams; Production teams
Communication Scope
Cross-functional communication
Process & Methodology
NPI, Change management
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 Form Energy is hiring an NPI Project Engineer to own the introduction and implementation of mechanical product and process changes into our Weirton, WV manufacturing facility. This role sits within Operations Engineering and works in close partnership with our Technical Program Manager to ensure that every change — from next-generation pack-level design updates to equipment an
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