Manager, Materials Engineering

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 As a Materials Engineering Manager, you will build and direct a team responsible for the design, specification, validation, and scale up of our core cathode materials. Reporting to the Manager of Cathode Development within the Core Technology organization, you will lead the technical development and scaling of our cathode materials to meet rigorous performance, lifetime, and cost metrics. You will partner closely with electrochemical, advanced manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams to transition cathode material designs from the laboratory to high-volume production environment. Ultimately, your leadership will enable the high performance of our air-breathing cathode, allowing Form Energy to deliver multi-day energy storage that secures electric grid reliability. Relocation assistance is available. WHAT YOU'LL DO: - Own the design and validation of cathode materials, utilizing statistical methods to determine product specifications that satisfy performance, cost, and manufacturability criteria. - Manage, mentor, and lead a team of 4+ materials engineers, fostering technical excellence and aligning daily engineering tasking with master project milestones. - Partner cross-functionally with advanced manufacturing and process engineering to provide feedback and streamline the transition from development to high-volume production. - Prioritize safety across the product lifecycle by enforcing hazard mitigations, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Root Cause Analysis (RCA). - Drive critical design and vendor management initiatives for raw materials, establishing clear technical specifications backed by component performance data. - Collaborate with engineering program managers to build comprehensive schedules, track project risk, and deliver on technical milestones. - Architect clear, structured technical updates and options to facilitate informed, strategic decision-making with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders. WHAT YOU'LL BRING: - Degree in materials science, chemical engineering, chemistry, mechanical engineering, or a related discipline. - Multiple years of hands-on product development experience navigating the transition of materials from R&D to high-volume manufacturing environments, including Design for Manufacturing (DFM) feedback. - Formal management experience with a proven track record of coachi