Quality Control Supervisor

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 Quality Control (QC) Supervisor is responsible for leading daily quality control operations to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant test execution in support of Form Energy's manufacturing and product development goals. This role provides direct supervision to Quality Technicians, ensures adherence to approved work instructions and test methods, and partners closely with Production, Design Engineering, and Product Quality Engineering to support continuous improvement and product integrity.

What you'll do:

• Test Execution & Quality Oversight

• Ensure all quality control testing is executed accurately, consistently, and in accordance with approved work instructions, control plans, and test methods.

• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions related to test failures, deviations, or nonconformances.

Team Leadership & Task Delegation

• Provide day-to-day supervision of Quality Control Technicians.

• Assign and prioritize daily workloads to ensure testing demand is met without compromising quality or safety.

• Balance resources across core and specialized testing to support production schedules and development timelines.

• Act as the first point of escalation for technical or execution-related issues within the QC team.

Training & Competency Management

• Ensure all Quality Control Technicians are trained and qualified to perform assigned test methods in accordance with approved work instructions.

• Maintain and audit training records to ensure they are current, accurate, and audit-ready.

• Deliver hands-on training to technicians on core and specialized test methods, ensuring consistent execution and understanding.

Continuous Improvement & Compliance

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to test efficiency, standardization, and data quality.

• Promote a culture of accountability, safety, and quality excellence within the QC team.

What you'll bring:

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing quality and/or volume manufacturing leadership

• Strong attention to detail and communication skills

• A positive and flexible leadership style with a focus on organization and risk-based thinking

• Experience using industry standard metrology tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, microscopes, multimeters, CMMs, optical comparators

• Experience using test equipment such as tensile testers, wire harness testers, PCBA electrical checkout machines, and ultrasonic testers

• Experience working and auditing to industry standards including ISO 9001 or equivalent, NADCAP, ASTM test standards, IPC 610/620/J-STD-001, etc.

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.

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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 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.