MRB Engineer

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 The MRB Engineer is a critical operational role at Form Energy, reporting directly to the Senior Manager of Operations. This position is responsible for the efficient, cross-functional management of nonconforming material (NCM) across all value streams in Form Factory 1 (FF1). You will own the performance of the MRB cages, ensuring that nonconforming material is effectively contained, investigated, and dispositioned to maintain a near-zero day-over-day inventory level. This is a hands-on, data-driven role that requires a blend of process discipline and a continuous improvement mindset. Beyond managing the day-to-day disposition workflow, you will leverage data analysis to identify the top drivers of nonconformance, collaborating with Quality and Process Engineering to drive corrective actions and long-term process stability. You will have the unique opportunity to build and scale the MRB processes, workflows, and teams from ground up serving as primary liaison between Operations and Engineering, balancing production urgency with quality standards. This opportunity is based out of Form Energy's Weirton, WV facility. Relocation assistance is available. WHAT YOU'LL DO: - Own MRB Cage Performance: Maintain near-zero inventory levels day-over-day by ensuring all nonconforming material is identified, quarantined, and dispositioned (rework, scrap, return to vendor, engineering hold) in a timely manner. - Data-Driven Improvement: Utilize data analysis and other performance metrics to identify the top opportunities for process and quality improvements; partner with Quality and Process Engineering to drive these initiatives to implementation. - Operational Leadership: Provide functional, dotted-line leadership to the MRB technician team, ensuring consistent execution of containment, labeling, and material movement procedures. - Cross-Functional Liaison: Serve as the primary bridge between Operations and Engineering, facilitating swift resolution of nonconforming material issues and ensuring production throughput remains steady. - Process Compliance: Ensure all activities are performed in accordance with established Quality Management Procedures (QM). Provide guidance to the floor team when unique or non-standard nonconformances arise. - Reporting & Communication: Monitor KPIs—including average age of inventory and disposition cycle time—and maintain clear, consistent communication regarding NCR status via the designated internal channels. - System Integrity: Verify that MES status updates are completed accurately and that all disposition documentation is audit-ready. WHAT YOU'LL BRING: - Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or related technical field preferred. - Experience: 2–5 years of experience in quality, manufacturing, or process engineering within a fast-paced production environment. - Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to synthesize complex defect data into actionable improvement projects. - Leadership: Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and providing functional or dotted-line leadership to technical associates. - Technical Aptitude: Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and understand chemical-electro-mechanical assemblies. - Systems Proficiency: Experience with QMS software, ERP systems (Quickbase or similar), and manufacturing execution systems (MES). - Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to bridge the gap between technical engineering teams and shop-floor operations. WHERE YOU'LL WORK: This role is based at Form Factory 1 in Weirton, WV—an easy commute from the city of Pittsburgh, PA. This 550,000-square-foot facility is our hub for high-volume battery production and a leader in the new era of American energy manufacturing. Relocation assistance is available. #LI-Onsite #LI-JM2 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 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. If you may require reasonable accommodations to participate in our interview process, please contact accommodations@formenergy.com. 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.