Factory Modeling Industrial Engineer - Scale Energy

Form Energy; Weirton (WV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Form Energy is seeking an Industrial Engineer, Factory Modeling to serve as the analytical engine behind our manufacturing footprint. You will develop detailed discrete-event simulations, capacity models, and facility layouts to optimize cost, throughput, and floorspace efficiency at our Weirton facility.

You will partner with the Factory Design Manager and Automation Strategy Engineer to validate designs, stress-test scaling plans, and ensure long-term operational success.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in industrial engineering, manufacturing systems modeling, or simulation within a complex production environment.
• Proficiency in factory simulation software (e.g., FlexSim, AnyLogic, Arena, or similar) and advanced capacity modeling tools (Excel, Python, or SQL for data processing).
• Strong analytical ability to translate complex process requirements into validated, high-fidelity models.
• Demonstrated understanding of lean manufacturing principles, material handling, and logistics optimization.
• Ability to effectively communicate quantitative insights to diverse stakeholders, influencing design choices with data.
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive factory simulation models (discrete-event, process flow) to predict throughput, identify bottlenecks, and optimize layout efficiency.
• Conduct detailed capacity analysis to validate factory concepts against production volume targets, supporting long‑term capital planning and roadmap decisions.
• Collaborate with the Factory Design Team to refine facility layouts, specifically optimizing floorspace utilization, material flow, and logistics infrastructure.
• Partner with Automation Engineering to model the integration of automated systems into current workflows, evaluating the impact of technology changes on cycle times and labor requirements.
• Perform sensitivity analysis on key process variables (e.g., uptime, yield, setup time) to determine the robustness of factory design concepts under varying operational scenarios.
• Present data-driven findings and simulation results to cross‑functional leadership, providing actionable recommendations to improve operational efficiency and capital allocation.

Skills

Industrial engineering

Factory simulation

Data processing (Excel/Python/SQL)

Lean manufacturing

Communication of quantitative insights

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

FlexSim

AnyLogic

Arena

Job description

Form Energy is seeking an Industrial Engineer, Factory Modeling to serve as the analytical engine behind our manufacturing footprint. You will develop detailed discrete-event simulations, capacity models, and facility layouts to optimize cost, throughput, and floorspace efficiency at our Weirton facility.

You will partner with the Factory Design Manager and Automation Strategy Engineer to validate designs, stress-test scaling plans, and ensure long-term operational success.