Form Energy

Manufacturing

StaffNPIProjectEngineer

$135–185k ~AI est. Weirton, West Virginia, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Staff NPI Project Engineer at Form Energy. Skills: NPI Project Engineering, Manufacturing Change Management, Production Line Integration. Own introduction of mechanical product changes. Own introduction of process changes”

Industry & Context.

Manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

Risk assessment

Eligibility Requirements

Relocation assistance

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, Experience managing product changes into a live manufacturing line, Experience managing process changes into a live manufacturing line, Experience with trial execution, Experience with change control, Experience with cutover coordination, Familiarity with ERP systems, Ability to read engineering drawings, Ability to understand pack/module assembly processes, Ability to assess change impact on production, Ability to work independently in ambiguous environments, Ability to build structure where little exists, Cross-functional communication skills

Nice to Have

Oracle ERP experience preferred, Experience with Oracle work order flow, Experience with Oracle BOM management, Experience with Oracle routing

What You'll Do.

Own introduction of mechanical product changes

Own introduction of process changes

Map engineering changes against production line state

Identify risks to quality

Identify risks to throughput

Identify risks to schedule

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

Translate engineering changes into manufacturing execution language

Update Oracle transactions

Update line flow impacts

Maintain change visibility

Ensure cross-functional alignment

Serve as operations voice in design reviews

Serve as operations voice in change control processes

Develop NPI standards

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional alignment; Engineering teams; Supply chain teams; Warehouse teams; Production teams; Design reviews; Change control processes

Communication Scope

Cross-functional communication

Process & Methodology

Milestone tracking, Change control, Cutover coordination

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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