IQC Quality Control Technician

Form Energy; Weirton (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Holistic benefits

Full medical/dental/vision coverage

Job summary

Form Energy in Weirton, WV is seeking an IQC Technician responsible for inspecting incoming materials to ensure they meet drawings and quality requirements before entering production. You will perform dimensional inspections, read GD&T callouts, and document results to support supplier communications.

The role requires 3+ years in heavy manufacturing or quality inspection, experience with calipers, micrometers, CMMs, GD&T, and AQL sampling.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in heavy manufacturing or quality inspection.
• Experience with calipers, micrometers, gauges, microscopes, multimeters, CMMs, and optical comparators.
• Working knowledge of GD&T rules and ability to read symbols on drawings.
• Familiarity with AQL-based sampling plans.
• Strong attention to detail and clear communication of quality issues.

Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional inspections on incoming parts to support Product Control Plans and input results into our Quality Management System.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings and GD&T symbols to verify parts conform to specification.
• Apply AQL-based sampling guidelines to determine inspection lot sizes.
• Identify and nonconforming material, providing a clear preliminary problem description to support supplier-facing communication and root cause investigation.
• Help maintain clean, organized inspection environments in our receiving area, metrology lab, and on the production floor.
• Have an eye for quality and flag changes or concerning variations in incoming parts or supplier processes.

Skills

3+ years heavy manufacturing QA

Metrology tools proficiency

GD&T interpretation

AQL sampling familiarity

Attention to detail and communication

Tools

CMMs

Optical comparators

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

As an IQC Technician, you will be responsible for inspecting and evaluating incoming materials, components, and parts to ensure they meet Form Energy's drawing and quality requirements before they enter our production process. You will perform dimensional inspections, interpret mechanical drawings and GD&T callouts, document inspection results, and flag quality concerns to support fast, accurate supplier-facing communication. This role helps ensure product reliability and consistent quality by catching issues at the earliest point in the material flow.

What you'll do:

• Perform dimensional inspections on incoming parts to support Product Control Plans and input results into our Quality Management System.

• Read and interpret mechanical drawings and GD&T symbols to verify parts conform to specification.

• Apply AQL-based sampling guidelines to determine inspection lot sizes

• Identify and nonconforming material, providing a clear preliminary problem description to support supplier-facing communication and root cause investigation.

• Help maintain clean, organized inspection environments in our receiving area, metrology lab, and on the production floor.

• Have an eye for quality and flag changes or concerning variations in incoming parts or supplier processes.

What you'll bring:

• 3+ years experience in heavy manufacturing assembly or quality inspection.

• Experience using industry standard metrology tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, microscopes, multimeters, CMMs, optical comparators.

• Working knowledge of GD&T rules and ability to read GD&T symbols on mechanical drawings.

• Familiarity with AQL-based sampling plans.

• Strong attention to detail and communication skills, with the ability to clearly document and elevate quality issues.

Where you'll work:

This role is based at Form Factory 1 in Weirton, WV-an easy commute from the city of Pittsburgh, PA. This 550,000-square-foot facility is our hub for high-volume battery production and a leader in the new era of American energy manufacturing.

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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 [e-mail]. 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.