Supervisor, Subscale Build

Form Energy; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health insurance from day one

Generous paid leave

Job summary

Form Energy in Somerville, MA is hiring a supervisor to lead our R&D Subscale Build Team, creating scaled-down batteries from electrode process teams and delivering consistent production around the latest internal testing advances.

You will guide a 5+ technician team, coordinate with R&D, materials and process engineering, drive lean manufacturing improvements, and champion safety as we scale up breakthrough technology for a reliable energy future.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an R&D assembly or manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years with people manager responsibilities.
• Experience leading teams through operational changes and continuous improvement.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to manage resources and training for team members.

Responsibilities

• Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback to support and develop a team of 5+ technicians.
• Manage resourcing schedules and meet internal demand.
• Lead the shift production team to meet targets and follow protocols.
• Collaborate with engineering, test execution and other teams to troubleshoot production challenges.
• Be a champion of safety for a growing team and novel processes.
• Aid in introduction, scale-up, and continuous improvement of internal R&D processes.

Skills

Team leadership

People management

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety awareness

Continuous improvement

Tools

Ticketing systems

Digital tools

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 supervisor to lead our R&D Subscale Build Team. This team is responsible for creating scaled-down batteries from our electrode process teams and delivering consistent production centered around the latest advancements of our internal testing efforts. The team works on scaling, stabilizing, and continuously improving processes to fulfil our internal demand. You will contribute to the creation and evolution of lean manufacturing processes and work closely with technicians to improve quality and reliability. As the supervisor you work cross-functionally in partnership with our R&D, materials, and process engineering teams. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and be part of the growth of a fast-moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission!

Relocation assistance is available.

What you\'ll do:

• Team Leadership and Development: Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback to support and develop a team of 5+ technicians,
• Manage resourcing schedules and meet the ever changing demand from our internal customers
• Production Oversight: Lead the shift production team to ensure all production targets are met efficiently and that team follows all required protocols and standards
• Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with engineering, test execution and other operational teams to troubleshoot production challenges, ensure quality and throughput are maintained at a high standard
• Be a champion of safety for a growing team and novel processes
• Aid in the introduction, scale-up, and continuous improvement of flexible internal R&D processes.

What you\'ll bring:

• 5+ years of experience working in an R&D assembly or manufacturing environment
• 2+ years with people manager responsibilities
• Flexibility and experience in leading teams through operational changes, advocating for continuous improvement, and ensuring all team members are aligned with new work instructions and processes
• Capable of managing team resources, supporting cross-functional requests, and facilitating career development and training for team members
• Strong technical fluency and comfort using digital tools and ticketing systems#LI-Onsite
• Well-developed communication and collaboration skills and experience working with cross-functional coordination

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.

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.