Manufacturing Manager Electrode Production

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Location:

Torrington, CT, US, 06790

Date:
Aug 14, 2026

Summary:

Lead the manufacturing operations team responsible for producing electrochemical components of Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell (MCFC) cell stacks including anode, cathode, and matrix. Ensure production output, quality, yield, and cost targets are met across a chemically intensive manufacturing environment that is growing in scale. The Electrode Production Manager is a critical position for Fuel Cell Energy as we scale our production capabilities to meet strong data-center demand.

Stack production & performance are key drivers of Fuel Cell Energy’s value proposition and have a measurable impact on the overall success of the business. The role will have high levels of both autonomy and visibility and will directly report to the executive team.

• Own daily production execution forelectrodevalue streams(anode, cathode, matrix)
• Drive output to schedule commitments tied to stack assembly and customer delivery milestones
• Manage throughput, OEE, and process yields;identifyandeliminatebottlenecks 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 personnelacrossa 24/7 operation
• Develop team capability through structured cross-training; define andmaintainskills matrices across the team
• Lead hiring, performance management, and career development for theelectrodesgroup
• Ensure adequate staffing across all shifts, minimize overtime & unplanned OPEX
• Lead through example and treat everyone with respect

• Partner withqualityengineering tomaintaincontrol plans, in-process inspection criteria, and monitoringsystemsfor critical parameters (porosity, thickness, weight,etc)
• Own non-conformance investigationsanddrive reduction in cost ofpoor quality(COPQ)
• Work with engineering and technology development to drive process risk assessments; own corrective and preventive action (CAPA) closure

• Serve as the manufacturing voice in new product introduction(NPI); conduct manufacturing assessments to supportNPIand product change reviews affecting electrode department production
• Coordinate with R&D on process development trials, materials qualification, and scale-up activities on the production floor
• Support equipment procurement, specification, and commissioning for repeatcomponentmanufacturing cells

• Ensure safe handling of metallic components and cell subassemblies in accordance with OSHA and site EHS standards
• Enforce PPE compliance and maintain a zero-incident safety culture

Own key performance indicators: throughput rate, first-pass yield, scrap rate, cost per cell, equipment uptime, etc

Report weekly performance to senior leadership; drive accountability to targets with your team

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline
• 7+ years of manufacturing or process engineering experience, including 3+ years in a supervisory or managerial role
• Experience with chemical processing, ceramic/powder processing, electrode manufacturing, or similarly specialized manufacturing environments
• Proficiency with lean manufacturing tools (VSM, Kaizen, 5S, PDCA)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, process specifications, and control plans

• Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineeringor MBA
• Experience with fuel cellcomponentmanufacturing (MCFC, PEM,PAFC,or SOFC)
• Familiarity with nickel-based materials, ceramic matrix processing, or molten carbonate systems
• Experience with PLM/ERP/MES systems and SPC software
• Six Sigma Green Belt or higher
• Prior experience successfully leadingoperationsteams in a manufacturing environment that is transitioning from low to high volume production
• Experiencemanufacturingcomponents with tight dimensional…