Manufacturing Manager (m/w/d)

FuelCell Energy is a global leader in decarbonizing power and producing hydrogen through our proprietary fuel cell technology. Our mission is to enable a world powered by clean energy. As an innovator and manufacturer of fuel cell clean power platforms, FuelCell Energy has the only technology in the world capable of capturing carbon from an external source and producing power at the same time. In addition, we offer the only technology in the world capable of producing hydrogen, power and water simultaneously.

The pay for this position ranges from $120000 - $135000.

Summary

Lead the manufacturing operations team responsible for producing high volumes of cell packs and other repeat components for Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell (MCFC) cell stacks. Ensure production output, quality, yield, and cost targets are met in facility that is rapidly expanding its manufacturing scale. The Cell Pack Manufacturing Manager is a critical position for FuelCell Energy as we scale our production capabilities to meet strong data-center demand. The leader for this position is responsible for a critical part of the fuel cell value stream, and their performance will have a measurable impact on the overall success of the business. The role will have high levels of both autonomy and visibility.

Essential Functions/Duties and Responsibilities

Operations & Production

• Own daily production execution for electrode value streams (cell stack subassembly, sheet metal fabrication)
• Drive output to schedule commitments tied to stack assembly and customer delivery milestones
• Manage throughput, OEE, and process yields; identify and eliminate bottlenecks using VSM and lean methods
• Maintain production floor discipline: 5S, standard work, visual management, and tier accountability meetings (lead tier 2, report in tier 3)

People Leadership

• Directly manage production supervisors, junior managers, and indirectly lead operators, technicians, and support personnel across a 24/7 operation
• Develop team capability through structured cross-training; define and maintain skills matrices across the team
• Lead hiring, performance management, and career development for the electrodes group
• Ensure adequate staffing across all shifts, minimize overtime & unplanned OPEX

Quality & Process Control

• Partner with quality engineering to maintain control plans, in-process inspection criteria, and monitoring systems for critical parameters with strong emphasis on dimensional tolerances
• Own non-conformance investigations and drive reduction in cost of poor quality (COPQ)
• Work with engineering and technology development to drive process risk assessments; own corrective and preventive action (CAPA) closure

Engineering Collaboration

• Serve as the manufacturing voice in new product introduction (NPI); conduct manufacturing assessments to support NPI and product change reviews affecting electrode department production
• Coordinate with R&D on process development trials and scale-up activities on the production floor
• Support equipment procurement, specification, and commissioning

EHS & Compliance

• Ensure safe handling of metallic components and cell subassemblies in accordance with OSHA and site EHS standards
• Enforce PPE compliance and maintain a zero-incident safety culture

Metrics & Reporting

• Own key performance indicators: throughput rate, first-pass yield, scrap rate, cost per cell, equipment uptime
• Report performance weekly to senior leadership; drive accountability to targets

Qualifications and Experience

Required

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline
• 7+ years of manufacturing or process engineering experience, including 3+ years in a supervisory or managerial role
• Experience with sheet metal fabrication methods
• Proficiency with lean manufacturing tools (VSM, Kaizen, 5S, PDCA)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, process specifications, and control plans

Preferred

• M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or Mechanical Engineering
• Experience with fuel cell component manufacturing (MCFC, PEM, PAFC, or SOFC)
• Experience with PLM/ERP/MES systems and SPC software
• Prior experience successfully leading operations teams in a manufacturing environment that is transitioning from low to high volume production
• Experience manufacturing components with tight dimensional and chemical tolerances

All Employees Shall

• Comply with the EH&S Policy and applicable regulatory and company EH&S rules and requirements.
• Report to supervision conditions or practices that are either unsafe or that may adversely impact the environment, to ensure prompt resolution of potential hazards.
• Attend scheduled EH&S training program.
• Actively support the organization's efforts to meet or exceed EH&S goals and plans.
• Recommend improved EH&S practices.
• Must maintain regular and consistent attendance.

This Job Description is to serve as a guide. It is intended to be flexible and will continue to evolve over time with business needs and demands and may be updated periodically and at the Company's discretion. Nothing in this position description changes or is intended to change the employment at-will relationship with the Company or the terms of any collective bargaining agreement. Employment at-will means that an employee or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason or no reason at all, with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer

FuelCell Energy is an equal-opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and safe work environment for people of all backgrounds.

We offer a competitive compensation package as well as comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, company-paid life/disability insurance, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase plan, and generous paid leave.

The successful candidate is required to complete a drug screen, criminal background check, and employment and education verification.

FuelCell Energy, Inc. is committed to ensuring that its application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all U.S. job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please send an email with your resume to [email protected] or contact us by calling 860-496-2222. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.

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For more information about FuelCell Energy and our available openings, please visit our website: https://www.fuelcellenergy.com/careers

We thank all candidates for their interest in a career with FuelCell Energy. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.