Senior Supplier Industrialization Engineer, MetalsSupply Chain * Berkeley, CA; Somerville, MA

Role Description

Form Energy is hiring a Senior Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Metals to support the transfer of sheet metal components, including stamped, laser cut, plated, and bent parts to our suppliers. This role reports into our Global Supply Management team. As part of our Supplier Industrialization Engineering team, you will support new product introduction from concept through production at supplier facilities with a focus on cost‑effectiveness and lead design for manufacturing (DFM) analysis to identify and mitigate potential manufacturing issues in collaboration with Program Managers, Cell/Module Engineering, and Advanced Manufacturing 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!

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (e.g., Design Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing) to optimize designs for cost, assembly, and manufacturability. Ensure critical customer‑specific requirements and Special Characteristics are clearly defined early and communicated to suppliers.
• Lead Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) reviews with suppliers prior to design freeze. Leverage industry‑standard design rules to proactively identify and mitigate manufacturing feasibility risks.
• Own the execution of the Quality Maturation Level (QML) roadmap from early prototype builds through full Start of Production (SOP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP). Manage the progressive technical maturation of supplier tooling, manufacturing processes, and component accuracy.
• Proactively identify, communicate, and mitigate program schedule risks, including tooling lead times, supplier capacity constraints, and validation windows. Develop robust mitigation plans to minimize schedule impact and protect program timelines.
• Drive closed‑loop Non‑Conformance Management by issuing and managing Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR). Lead suppliers through formal Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and verify the long‑term effectiveness of implementation plans.
• Monitor ongoing supplier performance and QMS effectiveness through regular on‑site process control plan audits and data tracking. Champion continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Lean, Lean Product Development) to systematically reduce variation, elevate yields, and lower costs.

• 5+ years of experience in the design and manufacturing of sheet metal parts.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or a related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in high‑volume sheet metal forming/coating processes (stamping, bending, welding, laser cutting, etc.).
• Strong understanding of tolerancing and GD&T principles.
• Experience with CAD software (e.g., Solid Works, AutoCAD).
• Familiarity with sheet metal coatings and finishes (e.g., nickel plating).
• Proven ability to manage supplier relationships and negotiate effectively.

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.

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Compensation Range: $128,662 - $160,807