Form Energy

Staff NPI Project Engineer

Weirton, WV · Staff+ · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 50 days ago

Supply ChainERPCommunication

About the role

Form Energy is hiring an NPI Project Engineer to own the introduction and implementation of mechanical product and process changes into our manufacturing facility.
This role sits within Operations Engineering and works in close partnership with our Technical Program Manager to ensure that every change - from next-generation pack-level design updates to equipment and process iterations - lands in production in a controlled, quality-safe, and schedule-conscious way.
You will help build the systems, workflows, and standards that define how Form Energy scales new products into manufacturing.

Own the end-to-end introduction of mechanical product and process changes into the manufacturing line, with initial focus on battery pack systems
Lead production trials for new or modified designs - defining trial plans, success criteria, timing, and documenting outcomes
Drive structured cutover planning, coordinating timing across engineering, supply chain, warehouse, and production to ensure clean transitions with no unplanned disruption
Partner closely with the TPM to maintain change visibility, milestone tracking, and cross-functional alignment across all active NPI efforts
Serve as the operations voice in design reviews and change control processes, pushing back on changes that lack manufacturing readiness
Help develop NPI systems and standards - change intake, readiness criteria, trial governance, and cutover checklists - as this function matures
Proven ability to work independently in ambiguous environments and build structure where little exists
To build America's energy future, we need everyone at the table.

6-10 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, NPI, or engineering change management in a high-complexity production environment (automotive, aerospace, energy, or similar)
Demonstrated experience managing product or process changes into a live manufacturing line, including trial execution, change control, and cutover coordination
Hands-on familiarity with ERP systems (Oracle preferred) including work order flow, BOM management, and routing
Strong mechanical systems intuition. ability to read engineering drawings, understand pack/module assembly processes, and assess change impact on production
Excellent cross-functional communication - comfortable engaging engineering, supply chain, warehouse, and production teams simultaneously

Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy's culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that.

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.
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.

equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.

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