Manufacturing Process Engineer; CCM

Manufacturing Process Engineer (CCM)

ITM Power

Location:

Sheffield

Direct applications only - No agency applicants at this stage

About ITM Power

ITM is at the forefront of the green hydrogen industry designing and manufacturing cutting-edge PEM electrolysers that are instrumental in global decarbonisation efforts. With over two decades of scientific expertise weve established ourselves as industry leaders in clean energy technology.

Our Journey and Growth

As pioneers in green hydrogen technology ITM is offering the most advanced PEM electrolyser technology in the world. Founded in 2000 ITM Power PLC was one of the first companies of its kind to be listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange. Headquartered in the UK our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility is the worlds first largest PEM Gigafactory in commercial operation and home to our R&D and manufacturing.

ITM Power Germany is our hub in the heart of the EU. This facility not only houses regional functions including business development and engineering but also our Aftersales services with the ability to quickly deploy stacks.

Innovation and Impact

Our PEM electrolysers are deployed in some of the worlds largest green hydrogen projects. We continue to push the boundaries of technology enhancing cost-effectiveness and sustainability.

Join Our Mission

ITM is in the midst of a transformative phase focusing on streamlined delivery and operational excellence. Were seeking talented individuals who share our passion for clean energy and our drive to make a tangible impact on the worlds transition to net-zero.

You will be working with an inspiring bunch of people encouraging each other to be the best we can. Weve come a long way join us in the next step of our incredible journey!

What are we looking for

We have an opportunity for a Manufacturing Process Engineer who will be a key member of the Production Engineering team responsible for supporting the industrialisation optimization and continuous improvement of Catalyst Coated Membrane manufacturing processes. The role focuses on enabling a stable scalable and high-quality production process through hands-on engineering support structured problem solving and continuous improvement activities.

A core aspect of the role is supporting the introduction of new equipment and processes into manufacturing. This includes contributing to equipment specification supporting supplier engagement assisting with commissioning activities and ensuring smooth integration into production. The Manufacturing Process Engineer will work closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure equipment and processes meet performance quality and cost expectations.

The role also plays an active part in continuous improvement across the CCM area driving improvements in yield throughput cost and workplace organisation. This includes applying structured CI methodologies supporting capital improvement proposals and helping build the systems and standards required for repeatable high-volume manufacturing.

Working closely with the Principal Engineer and production teams the Manufacturing Process Engineer captures stabilizes and continuously improves process knowledge to support scalable CCM manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Support industrialisation and continuous improvement of CCM manufacturing processes.
• Define and maintain manufacturing standards including SOPs process parameters routing and engineering documentation.
• Support introduction of new equipment and automated systems into production including equipment specification supplier engagement FAT/SAT commissioning and production handover.
• Deliver process improvement activities focused on yield throughput quality cost reduction and process stability.
• Provide hands-on technical support to production including troubleshooting root cause analysis and process optimisation.
• Support engineering change management including FMEA process updates and controlled implementation of changes.
• Support factory layout workflow optimisation and workplace organisation activities.
• Contribute to Cap Ex projects and manufacturing improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate manufacturing documentation and support knowledge sharing across the team.
• Work collaboratively with engineering production quality maintenance teams and external suppliers to support manufacturing objectives.

About You

Knowledge and Experience

• Degree in Engineering or related discipline or equivalent experience/qualification (e.g. HND/HNC with relevant manufacturing experience)
• Experience in manufacturing process engineering or industrialisation within a production environment
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes industrial equipment and automation systems
• Experience supporting equipment introduction projects including equipment specification commissioning and FAT/SAT activities
• Good understanding of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g. PFMEA Kaizen)
• Experience with process optimisation root cause analysis and…