Manufacturing & production jobs in Virginia

About the role

Form Energy is hiring an NPI Project Engineer to own the introduction and implementation of mechanical product and process changes into our manufacturing facility. This role sits within Operations Engineering and works in close partnership with our Technical Program Manager to ensure that every change — from next-generation pack-level design updates to equipment and process iterations — lands in production in a controlled, quality-safe, and schedule-conscious way. You will help build the systems, workflows, and standards that define how Form Energy scales new products into manufacturing. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape a critical function at a company developing breakthrough technology for long-duration energy storage. 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.

What you'll bring

• 6–10 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, NPI, or engineering change management in a high-complexity production environment (automotive, aerospace, energy, or similar)
• Demonstrated experience managing product or process changes into a live manufacturing line, including trial execution, change control, and cutover coordination
• Strong mechanical systems intuition — ability to read engineering drawings, understand pack/module assembly processes, and assess change impact on production
• Proven ability to work independently in ambiguous environments and build structure where little exists
• Excellent cross-functional communication — comfortable engaging engineering, supply chain, warehouse, and production teams simultaneously
• Hands-on familiarity with ERP systems including work order flow, BOM management, and routing
• Oracle preferred