FuelCell Energy

Manager

• Own daily production execution for electrode value streams (anode, cathode, matrix)
• 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)
• 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
• Partner with quality engineering to maintain control plans, in-process inspection criteria, and monitoring systems for critical parameters
• Own non-conformance investigations and drive reduction in cost of poor quality (COPQ)
• Serve as the manufacturing voice in new product introduction (NPI); conduct manufacturing assessments to support NPI and product change reviews

Manufacturing Manager – Electrode Production

Software Engineer

• Support production improvement efforts and assist with assigned technical projects, including select equipment and process improvement initiatives.
• Monitor one or more stages of the manufacturing process while equipment is running.
• Assessing the quality of products and identifying any flaws.
• Troubleshooting problems that arise with machinery and making repairs to automated and semi-automated equipment.
• Study time, motion, methods, or speed involved in maintenance, production, or other operations to establish standard production rate or improve efficiency.
• Verify that equipment is operated and maintained according to quality assurance standards by observing worker performance.
• Coordinate work activities by collaborating with welders and machinists per engineering instructions.
• Utilize engineering drawings, sketches and verbal instructions to build mechanical assemblies and test rigs.
• Exercise good judgment and initiative while providing a high level of workmanship to achieve results.
• Work independently to the extent practical and collaborate as needed if uncertain how to perform a task.
• Utilize Statistics to make informed decisions on when implementing process changes.
• Participate on cross-functional teams which may include R&D, Production Development, Facilities, and Environmental Health & Safety.
• Performs other duties and tasks as directed by Management.

Engineering Technician

Engineer

• Serve as a hands-on process expert responsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining manufacturing processes and equipment used in fuel cell production.
• Support the research, design, development, and implementation of new and improved manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, quality improvement, yield enhancement, and ergonomic improvements.
• Analyze process data to identify trends, improve yield, and support root cause analysis of production issues.
• Act as a manufacturing liaison supporting Design Engineering and R&D activities.
• Coordinate and participate in production trials, providing hands-on support and guidance to operators during development and validation activities.

Manufacturing Process Engineer

QA Engineer

• Performs functions associated with quality assurance operations, including inspection, auditing, documentation, troubleshooting, preparing products for launch, calibration tasks and carrying out quality assurance procedures related to production
• Use programs to collect and evaluate data used to assess and document results of quality assurance and control processes
• Performs in-process and final inspection of materials, parts, assemblies and finished goods to maintain a quality product in accordance with FuelCell Energy specifications, and ISO9001 standards
• Accurately uses all standard measuring tools such as eye loupes, pin gauges, micrometers, calipers, height gauge, profilometer, and coordinate measuring machines
• Performs inspections, product and process audits in a manufacturing environment
• Monitors critical equipment and instrumentation
• Determines and assists in developing methods and procedures for quality assurance and control
• Identifies and communicates quality issues and offers ideas for improvement
• Drafts procedures, work instructions, test methods, training plans, checklists and assists with validating or troubleshooting testing methods
• Consults with Manufacturing and/or Engineering on quality issues
• Communicates audit, inspection, and nonconformance issues via email and/or reports
• Schedules and facilitates MRB (Material Review Board) and other meetings
• Participates in root cause investigations and corrective actions
• Provides training and support to manufacturing associates
• Maintenance of Calibration system, tools, gages, fixtures
• Scheduling CMM Service and Calibration
• Attend PCN Meetings & up-load information for manufacturing trials
• Log NCR Cases and follow-up as required
• Supports receiving & inspection department – inspections, document up-load to Master Control
• Participates in Stack, Module, Vessel, Final and sub-assembly components shop inspections
• Other tasks as assigned

Quality Assurance Inspector – Manufacturing

• The Manufacturing Manager, Fuel Cell Module Assembly is a critical operational leadership role responsible for module production in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
• This individual directly manages all Shift Supervisors across day, evening, and night shifts and is accountable for meeting production targets, controlling production costs, and maintaining rigorous quality standards throughout the final assembly process.
• The Manufacturing Manager serves as the primary operational bridge between shop floor execution and senior leadership, translating strategic production goals into daily shift-level action.
• Own the daily, weekly, and monthly production output plan for fuel cell module final assembly; ensure shift targets and schedule attainment goals are consistently met or exceeded.
• Monitor and manage throughput across all assembly stages; primarily focusing on module fabrication and stack integration.
• Develop and maintain production capacity models and staffing plans that account for preventative maintenance, shift transitions, and production ramps in a 24/7 operating model.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in cycle time, line efficiency, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) using structured methodologies (Kaizen, VSM, 5S, PDCA).

Manufacturing Manager – Electrode Production

Engineering Technician

Manufacturing Process Engineer

Quality Assurance Inspector – Manufacturing

Manufacturing Manager – Fuel Cell Module Assembly