Production​/Manufacturing Engineer

Fuel Cell 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, Fuel Cell 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 $93000- $103000 .

In this role, the Production Engineer is the process expert who will drive the process of designing and developing new fuel cell manufacturing processes / equipment implementing automatization and productivity gain. You will be responsible for reviewing and approving design drawings, specifications, and control plans. Partnering with other members of the Value Stream Team, including quality, product, and industrial engineers, you will develop and implement process requirements to continuously improve safety, cost, quality, production capacity, and process yields.

• 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.

BS or MS in Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university is required. Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or Electrical preferred; other types of engineering degrees will be considered depending on experience. Master’s degree is a plus.

Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar commercial position with equal or greater responsibilities is required. Semi-automated large (~2‘x4’) mechanical part assembly and inspection experience preferred.

• 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.
• 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.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite required.
• Experience of using LEAN tools like 6 Sigma, Gemba walks, 6S, PDCA Method (Plan-Do-Check-Act), etc.
• Experience troubleshooting automated machinery is strongly preferred.
• Experience with 3D modeling (Solid Works) preferred.
• Hands on experience with metal fabrication / machining 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 ISO
  9001/Quality Systems and ERP systems a plus.
• Experience with automation is a plus.
• Additive Manufacturing knowledge is a plus.

• The position is in-person in our Torrington factory and requires a commitment of 40 hours per week minimum, typically Monday through Friday.
• Travel is estimated at up to 10% domestically, with limited international travel as needed.