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Form Energy is a climate technology company developing long-duration iron-air battery systems for utility-scale energy storage. The company has achieved significant recognition (TIME Best Invention, MIT Technology Review Top Climate Tech Company) and is scaling manufacturing operations at a high-volume facility in West Virginia.
You will serve as Staff Technical Program Manager for the Mechanical Engineering team, orchestrating end-to-end execution of complex mechanical programs from product architecture through high-volume manufacturing. This is a cornerstone technical leadership role bridging design, operations, and supply chain.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading cross-functional mechanical design projects from concept through manufacturing, ensuring alignment with product architecture and performance requirements
- Driving project schedules, identifying critical path risks, and implementing mitigation strategies
- Facilitating communication between engineering, operations, and supply chain teams to meet design-for-cost and manufacturability objectives
- Coordinating first-of-a-kind build activities and system integration efforts as the central point of contact for mechanical system implementation
- Managing prototyping efforts and supporting engineering teams in building and validating analytical models
You will work on innovative utility-scale battery systems designed for multi-day energy storage, with aggressive timelines and high reliability standards.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 6+ years of experience in technical program management with strong background in mechanical engineering or complex system development
- Proven track record managing high-complexity engineering projects, particularly in hardware development or high-volume manufacturing environments
- Demonstrated experience navigating ambiguity and leading cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions on aggressive timelines
- Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret engineering data and guide design trade-off decisions
- Excellent organizational and communication skills with demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical field (Master's or MBA preferred)
Relocation assistance is available.
