Staff Process Engineer, Operations

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.

Job Description

We're looking for an engineer to join our Operations team at Form Factory 1 to bridge the gap between initial design and massive scale, playing a critical role in transforming our groundbreaking iron-air battery technology into a high-volume reality. As the lead for scaling production lines received from our Advanced Manufacturing team, you will be responsible for the seamless transition and optimization of complex manufacturing processes. Your work will directly enable us to meet the multi-day energy storage needs of the global electric grid by ensuring our factory operations are efficient, reliable, and ready for growth. This is an opportunity to own the "how" of our production and build the systems that will power a better world.

This opportunity is based out of Form Factory 1 - Form Energy's 550,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility located in Weirton, WV, a commutable distance from Pittsburgh. Purpose-built for high-volume, advanced battery production, Form Factory 1 is a hub of fast-moving, collaborative work driving a new era of large-scale American energy manufacturing in the heart of the Rust Belt.

Relocation assistance is available.

What You'll Do

• Own the end-to-end transition of manufacturing lines from the Advanced Manufacturing team to high-volume production operations.
• Optimize complex assembly processes to improve cycle times, increase yield, and ensure consistent product quality across the factory floor.
• Analyze operational data and failure modes to identify trends and implement data-driven improvements that enhance safety and process reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to refine process specifications and incorporate design-for-manufacturing feedback into next-generation production lines.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive standard work documentation to ensure successful handoffs and training for our technician teams.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and manage process-level projects from concept through long-term sustainment at scale.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Materials Engineering, with 7+ years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of scaling early-stage manufacturing processes into stable, high-output production lines.
• Deep expertise in structured troubleshooting methods, root cause analysis (RCA), and failure documentation.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical requirements into clear procedures for diverse audiences.
• Applied experience using data-driven tools and statistical software to optimize manufacturing performance and reduce costs.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment where safety and excellence are paramount.

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Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy's culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that. Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they need to thrive while working here.

When it comes to you and your family's health, we cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees - and 80% of healthcare premiums for dependents. This starts from day one. We also offer at least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents), and generous vacation policies to give employees time to recharge when needed.

To build America's energy future, we need everyone at the table. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.

If you may require reasonable accommodations to participate in our interview process, please contact Requests for accommodations will be treated with discretion.

Form Energy is committed to maintaining the privacy of our applicants. Please be aware that we will never solicit sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers or bank account details during the recruiting or hiring process.