Form Energy, Inc.
Senior Production Planner, Prototype Build
Form Energy, Inc., Somerville, Massachusetts, us, 02145
Are you ready to build America's clean energy future with the team that will deliver? Form Energy is an American energy technology and manufacturing company. We are pioneering a new class of iron-air batteries to enable our electric grid to run on renewable, reliable, and affordable energy, every day of the year.
Form Energy has been recognized by TIME as "One of the Best Inventions of 2023" for its battery technology and by MIT Technology Review as a "Top Climate Tech Company to Watch". We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and are growing just as rapidly to meet demand. Our team has more than doubled in size in the past year, and continues to expand every day. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States. Pilot production of our iron-air batteries has already begun, and later this year, production will take off to high volumes at our new factory in West Virginia.
Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it's a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And right now might be the most exciting moment in the company's history to join. We are assembling a team of some of the most talented and motivated 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
The Cell Engineering team within the Technology group at Form is multidisciplinary and focused on delivering qualified battery cell designs that meet operational performance targets, at cost and with high reliability, from controlled processes on high-volume manufacturing lines for Form Energy's utility-scale multi-day energy storage system.
The Cell Engineering's Prototype Build team is looking for a Senior Production Planner to drive the production schedule for our prototype full-scale cell builds, which are used to drive the development of the next generation of our multi-day energy storage batteries. In this role, you will be accountable for developing, managing, and reporting against our production & material plan based on experiment demand. You will coordinate closely with an interdisciplinary team of technicians, operation leaders, engineers, facilities, program managers, and supply chain stakeholders to enable a lean build plan for our prototype test vehicles. You will ensure production is met to enable our company's key battery development milestones and positively impact our mission to decarbonize the grid, and adjust our build plan as necessary when changes come up. If you're passionate about building ideas and processes from scratch and find yourself gravitating to the most impactful projects that will up-level the entire organization, then this is the right role for you!
What you'll do:
Manage and improve production workflows for prototype test builds on two pilot assembly linesLead daily / weekly coordination meetings with stakeholders to clearly communicate production build plans and material status, as well as changes and escalationsCoordinate labor, equipment and raw materials needed to cover production demandInterface with multiple teams including performance engineering, cell design, supply chain, build operations, and program managementWork closely with engineering to ensure BOMs, material forecast and relative build priority are up to date and aligned with the cell development program planManage standardized daily & weekly production reporting for our pilot assembly linesWhat you'll bring:
4+ years of experience with small volume or pilot manufacturing lines, preferably in a product development or start-up environmentStrong knowledge of material resource planning (MRP) and manufacturing execution systems (MES)Strong analytical and problem solving skills as well as high attention-to-detailStrong communication skills both within the team and with external stakeholdersProficient in Microsoft, Google, and other software packagesCertified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) is a plus
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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 a clean and equitable energy future, we need everyone at the table. We strive to form a team as diverse as the communities we will serve with our technology, and are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.
Form Energy has been recognized by TIME as "One of the Best Inventions of 2023" for its battery technology and by MIT Technology Review as a "Top Climate Tech Company to Watch". We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and are growing just as rapidly to meet demand. Our team has more than doubled in size in the past year, and continues to expand every day. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States. Pilot production of our iron-air batteries has already begun, and later this year, production will take off to high volumes at our new factory in West Virginia.
Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it's a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And right now might be the most exciting moment in the company's history to join. We are assembling a team of some of the most talented and motivated 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
The Cell Engineering team within the Technology group at Form is multidisciplinary and focused on delivering qualified battery cell designs that meet operational performance targets, at cost and with high reliability, from controlled processes on high-volume manufacturing lines for Form Energy's utility-scale multi-day energy storage system.
The Cell Engineering's Prototype Build team is looking for a Senior Production Planner to drive the production schedule for our prototype full-scale cell builds, which are used to drive the development of the next generation of our multi-day energy storage batteries. In this role, you will be accountable for developing, managing, and reporting against our production & material plan based on experiment demand. You will coordinate closely with an interdisciplinary team of technicians, operation leaders, engineers, facilities, program managers, and supply chain stakeholders to enable a lean build plan for our prototype test vehicles. You will ensure production is met to enable our company's key battery development milestones and positively impact our mission to decarbonize the grid, and adjust our build plan as necessary when changes come up. If you're passionate about building ideas and processes from scratch and find yourself gravitating to the most impactful projects that will up-level the entire organization, then this is the right role for you!
What you'll do:
Manage and improve production workflows for prototype test builds on two pilot assembly linesLead daily / weekly coordination meetings with stakeholders to clearly communicate production build plans and material status, as well as changes and escalationsCoordinate labor, equipment and raw materials needed to cover production demandInterface with multiple teams including performance engineering, cell design, supply chain, build operations, and program managementWork closely with engineering to ensure BOMs, material forecast and relative build priority are up to date and aligned with the cell development program planManage standardized daily & weekly production reporting for our pilot assembly linesWhat you'll bring:
4+ years of experience with small volume or pilot manufacturing lines, preferably in a product development or start-up environmentStrong knowledge of material resource planning (MRP) and manufacturing execution systems (MES)Strong analytical and problem solving skills as well as high attention-to-detailStrong communication skills both within the team and with external stakeholdersProficient in Microsoft, Google, and other software packagesCertified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) is a plus
#LI-Onsite
#LI-AB1
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 a clean and equitable energy future, we need everyone at the table. We strive to form a team as diverse as the communities we will serve with our technology, and are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.