Staff Quality Engineer

Form Energy; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Form Energy in Weirton, WV is seeking a Staff Quality Engineer to drive product and process improvements across the development lifecycle, from early R&D to SOP/customer deliveries.

You will lead cross-functional teams with Design/Manufacturing Engineering, Suppliers and Operations to address quality and manufacturability challenges, applying SPC, PFMEAs, and DOE methodologies to ensure robust products.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of quality systems experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in SPC, PFMEAs and Control Plans.
• Strong aptitude with electronic test and measurements systems.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting mechanical drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Structured problem-solving (8D) and analytical skills with statistical tools (DOE, Cp/Cpk, Ppk).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong documentation and organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and document measurement, inspection, and test methods in support of Control Plans.
• Support change management and process development experiments.
• Review PFMEAs and Control Plans and assist with updates.
• Lead or assist in identifying and resolving manufacturing quality issues.
• Participate in continuous improvement with Design/Manufacturing Engineering and Suppliers.
• Support SPC activities and drive reduction of variation in manufacturing.
• Lead non-conforming material control activities.

Skills

Quality systems experience

Statistical tools

DOE

Cpk/Ppk

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

SPC

PFMEAs

Control Plans

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

We are hiring a Staff Quality Engineer to drive continual product and process improvements of our pioneering technology. You will develop quality processes and methodologies and will lead and participate in cross-functional teams, working with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Suppliers and Operations to address and improve quality/reliability and manufacturability issues. This is a hands-on, individual contributor role with duties focused on the entire product development lifecycle, from early R&D to validation testing, pilot builds and ultimately, SOP/customer deliveries. You will be an integral part of Form Energy’s Quality Team, helping ensure that all products meet customer and company requirements.

Relocation assistance is available.

What You\'ll Do

• Work closely with Design/Manufacturing Engineering to develop and document measurement, inspection, and test methods in support of our Control Plans.
• Support change management and execution of process development experiments
• Regularly review PFMEAs and Control Plans and support updates and revisions
• Lead/assist in the identification and resolution of manufacturing quality issues
• Participate in continuous improvement activities with Design/Manufacturing Engineering and external Suppliers
• Support Statistical Process Control (SPC) activities and use critical thinking to efficiently reduce variation during manufacturing
• Lead non-conforming material control activities

What You\'ll Bring

• 5-10 years of quality systems experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in SPC, PFMEAs and Control Plans
• Strong aptitude with electronic test and measurements systems
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting mechanical drawings and wiring diagrams
• Structured problem-solving (8D) and analytical skills, including strong technical skills in statistical tools, Design of Experiments (DOE), Process Capability (Cpk, Ppk), etc.
• Ability to work well in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while remaining detail-oriented with strong record-keeping and organizational skills
• Ability to manage, synthesize, and interpret data
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar field

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. Relocation assistance is available.

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.