Manager, Supplier Industrialization Engineering (Electromechanical) at Formenergy in Berkeley, CA

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 a Manager, Supplier Industrialization Engineering to own the technical and quality strategy for our electromechanical and power conversion supply base — spanning PCBAs, custom wire harnesses, electrical panels, and integrated skid-level assemblies (such as fire suppression cabinets). Reporting to Global Supply Management, you will lead and grow a team of Supplier Industrialization Engineers, setting the standards, processes, and supplier partnerships that let Form Energy scale complex electromechanical builds with world-class quality. This is a player-coach role: you will set direction and develop your team while staying close enough to the technical detail to unblock the hardest supplier and quality problems. Relocation assistance is available. What you'll do: • Own the Portfolio: Set the technical and quality roadmap across PCBAs, custom wire harnesses, electrical panels, and integrated power conversion assemblies (including skid-level builds like fire suppression cabinets), ensuring a consistent industrialization standard across commodities. • Build and Lead the Team: Hire, coach, and manage a team of Supplier Industrialization Engineers; set priorities, remove blockers, and hold the team accountable to PPAP/APQP standards and program timelines. • Drive Cross-Functional Resolution: Partner with Design, Reliability, Test, and Global Supply Management to resolve the highest-impact supplier and quality issues, escalating and driving CAPA to closure. • Scale Quality Frameworks: Establish and continuously improve the PPAP, APQP, and SCAR/CAPA frameworks that govern how contract manufacturers industrialize electromechanical and power conversion assemblies. • Manage Supplier Capacity & Performance: Own supplier capacity planning and performance reviews, aligning CM resources, OEE, and yield targets with Form Energy’s production ramp. • Represent SIE in Roadmap Planning: Act as the voice of supplier industrialization in technology and sourcing roadmap discussions, traveling (20–30%) to audit supplier sites and validate process readiness. What you'll bring: • 10+ years of experience in new product development and manufacturing of electromechanical and electronic assemblies (PCBAs, wire harnesses, electrical panels, box builds, skid-level integrations). • 2+ years of experience leading or managing engineering teams, with dem