Sr. Manager, Manufacturing Automation

Bloom Energy • San Jose, CA

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About The Position

Roles and Responsibilities: · Lead a team that will design and deploy the next generation manufacturing tool set · Identify and work with external Suppliers to build prototypes · Analyze cost advantages for new machinery, ROI analysis · Design machinery for high utilization, low maintenance and high safety · Create tool strategy, timelines for implementing new machinery · Manage industrial and automation engineering activities in support of fuel cell stack manufacturing. · Lead and coordinate projects, initiatives and continuous improvement activities that drive equipment OEE, cost and safety. · Provide inputs to strategic decisions that affect production planning, resources and budget. · Lead activities with cross-functional teams in equipment design, build, upgrades and sustaining. Education and Experience: · BS, or MS degree in Engineering, computer science or equivalent · Minimum 7 years’ experience in Manufacturing Engineering management in supporting high volume manufacturing. · Experienced in managing and mentoring engineering support and production teams in make decisions on key technical issues. · Experienced in DFM, lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies. · Organization skills in driving cross-functional team in new production introduction and factory performance matrix · Competent in mechanical, pneumatics and electrical systems · Superior communication skills, (written, verbal and active listening.) · Highly motivated self-starter, capable of self-management with little to no oversight · Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to establish effective cross-functional working relationships; Ability to effectively participate on multi-disciplinary teams.

Requirements

• BS, or MS degree in Engineering, computer science or equivalent
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in Manufacturing Engineering management in supporting high volume manufacturing.
• Experienced in managing and mentoring engineering support and production teams in make decisions on key technical issues.
• Experienced in DFM, lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Organization skills in driving cross-functional team in new production introduction and factory performance matrix
• Competent in mechanical, pneumatics and electrical systems
• Superior communication skills, (written, verbal and active listening.)
• Highly motivated self-starter, capable of self-management with little to no oversight
• Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to establish effective cross-functional working relationships; Ability to effectively participate on multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team that will design and deploy the next generation manufacturing tool set
• Identify and work with external Suppliers to build prototypes
• Analyze cost advantages for new machinery, ROI analysis
• Design machinery for high utilization, low maintenance and high safety
• Create tool strategy, timelines for implementing new machinery
• Manage industrial and automation engineering activities in support of fuel cell stack manufacturing.
• Lead and coordinate projects, initiatives and continuous improvement activities that drive equipment OEE, cost and safety.
• Provide inputs to strategic decisions that affect production planning, resources and budget.
• Lead activities with cross-functional teams in equipment design, build, upgrades and sustaining.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager