FuelCell Energy · 1 month ago
Production/Manufacturing Engineer
Torrington, CT, US, 06790
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$93K/yr - $103K/yr
3+ years expFuelCell Energy is a global leader in decarbonizing power and producing hydrogen through proprietary fuel cell technology. The Production Engineer will drive the design and development of new manufacturing processes and equipment, ensuring continuous improvement in safety, cost, quality, and production capacity.
EnergyFuelManufacturingRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Supports the research, design, development, and implementation of new or improved manufacturing production processes including but not limited to value stream mapping, process documentation, PFMEA,, Risk Assessments and control plans
Manages new equipment projects from specification development through implementation. This includes but is not limited to: research, process development, preparing the request for quotation, negotiation of equipment supply contracts, management of budget, and overall project management and implementation including release to operations for routine use
Champions continuous improvement projects aimed to reduce costs, improve part quality, or improve process ergonomics
Review and analyze process data to help increase yields and look for root cause of issues that occur in production
Responsible for and/or participating on cross functional teams which may include R&D, Production Development, Facilities, and Environmental Health & Safety
Acts as a manufacturing liaison to Design Engineering and R&D
Coordinates and participates in product and process development trials on the production floor while providing leadership and guidance to process operators and others during trials
Reviews and approves engineering drawings and material specifications
Generating work instructions and Operational Control plans for shop the shop floor
Supports safety assessments equipment and assembly processing with knowledge of NFPA codes and OSHA regulations
Performs other duties and tasks as directed by Management
Qualification
Required
BS or MS in Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university is required
Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar commercial position with equal or greater responsibilities is required
Track record of process / equipment implementation and continuous improvement execution
Must have the ability and desire to work in a dynamic, cross-functional production environment
Must have practical mechanical ability and aptitude
Must have solid understanding of Mechanical Drawings, testing, and Instrumentation
Proficiency in MS Office Suite required
Experience of using LEAN tools like 6 Sigma, Gemba walks, 6S, PDCA Method (Plan-Do-Check-Act), etc
Preferred
Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or Electrical preferred; other types of engineering degrees will be considered depending on experience
Semi-automated large (~2‘x4') mechanical part assembly and inspection experience preferred
Experience in Project Management preferred, with diverse knowledge of engineering materials and production processes preferably in a manufacturing environment that includes chemical processes, thermal processes, and mechanical assembly required
Experience troubleshooting automated machinery is strongly preferred
Experience with 3D modeling (SolidWorks) preferred
Hands on experience with metal fabrication / machining preferred
Controls experience (PLC / HMI / ERP) preferred
Experience of statistics to process controls, interpretation, and summarize data strongly preferred
Experience with capital equipment procurement and implementation is strongly preferred
Experience with product risk management, Risk assessments, and change management preferred
Experience with MS Access and Minitab preferred
Experience in technical writing and specification development preferred
Understanding of Value Stream Mapping preferred
Experience with ISO9001/Quality Systems and ERP systems a plus
Experience with automation is a plus
Additive Manufacturing knowledge is a plus
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Company-paid life/disability insurance
401(k) plan
Employee stock purchase plan
Generous paid leave
Company
FuelCell Energy
FuelCell Energy is an integrated fuel cell company that designs, manufactures, installs, services, and operates
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (6)
2024 (6)
2023 (8)
2022 (3)
2021 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$468.77MKey Investors
Export-Import Bank of the United StatesNatural Resources CanadaClean Resource Innovation Network
2025-12-01Post Ipo Debt· $25M
2024-08-21Grant· $4.34M
2024-04-29Post Ipo Debt· $13M
Leadership Team
Michael Bishop
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
Amanda Schreiber
Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
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