Senior Manufacturing Specialist (Weekend 6am-6pm)

Bloom Energy · Newark, DE

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Level: Senior
Team: Manufacturing
Base pay: $75k–$107k
Experience asked: 4+ years
Industry: Industrial
Posted: 9 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A senior manufacturing role at Bloom Energy (industrial) in Newark, DE.

They ask for: 4+ years
Tools it names: Lean, Value stream mapping, Welding, Tooling
Base pay: $75k–$107k

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How this role compares

Against 1316 other live manufacturing postings in the US.

Base pay: About 18% below similar roles
Experience asked: Less than usual (4+ vs 5+)

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ Tooling 58%
Root cause 45%
✓ Lean 43%
New product launch 42%
Automation 32%
Six Sigma 25%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Value stream mapping, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 4+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone on the team first.

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Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Bloom Energy
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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
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This plant: Bloom Energy in Newark

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Responsibilities

◆Serve as the primary manufacturing support lead for designated production lines or value streams.
◆Provide technical leadership and direction to operators, team leads, and supervisors on manufacturing-related issues.
◆Provide direct hands-on process support to manufacturing lines to ensure daily production targets are achieved.
◆Support recovery plans and drive execution to minimize downtime and maximize production output.
◆Promote consistency and repeatability across lines, shifts and production teams.
◆Develop practical containment actions while driving permanent corrective solutions.
◆Provide concise and actionable turnover reports that enable seamless continuation of troubleshooting and recovery activities.

Skills and Experience

✓High school diploma or equivalent required.
✓2-4 years of related experience in high-complexity production environment; welding experience is preferred.
✓2+ years in a leadership role.
✓Computer systems knowledge including proficiency with MS Office programs.
✓Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing, assembly operations, or production environments.
✓Strong mechanical aptitude and practical troubleshooting skills.
✓Demonstrated success resolving production issues in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
✓Ability to interpret designs to fixtures and tools preferred.
✓Familiarity with lean manufacturing methods, and TIG welding techniques preferred.
✓Highly motivated self-starter, capable of self-management with little to no oversight.
✓Excellent oral and written communication skills.
✓Strong interpersonal skills and tact needed to interact with all levels in the plant.

Physical

Requirements

✓Flexibility to work on any of the shifts, or in any area of the plant, based on production needs.
✓Ability to stand and walk for long periods on solid surfaces.
✓Must wear Personal Protective Equipment in designated areas.
✓Ability to work in a non-climate controlled environment.

At Bloom Energy, we are committed to supporting the well-being of our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees includes competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with a large employer contribution, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, generous Mental Health Support services, Legal services, virtual Physical Therapy access, and Fertility & Family Forming benefits.

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At Bloom Energy, our vision for a world powered by clean, reliable, and affordable energy is more than just a dream—we’re making it reality.

For over two decades, we’ve been at the forefront of the global energy transition, pioneering solutions that empower critical industries to thrive in a rapidly digitizing, energy-intensive world. From revolutionizing power for AI-driven data centers to ensuring resilience for hospitals, electric grids, manufacturing facilities, and utilities, our solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) technologies are redefining what’s possible by delivering energy abundance for all. With more than 30,000 fuel cell modules deployed worldwide, we are the trusted partner for Fortune 100 companies and innovators alike. Our cutting-edge solutions enable unparalleled “time-to-power” capabilities, reliability, and sustainability, ensuring our customers remain ahead in a world where soaring energy demand and intensifying energy scarcity are rapidly becoming the new norm.

At Bloom, we thrive on collaboration, bold thinking, and relentless innovation. We believe that, together, we can create a brighter, more sustainable future while tackling the most pressing challenges of the 21st century.

We are looking for a Senior Manufacturing Specialist to join our team in one of today’s most exciting technologies. The role serves as the primary manufacturing operations leader for assigned production areas, providing hands-on technical leadership, production support, and manufacturing process ownership. Acting as the de facto manufacturing engineering representative on the factory floor, this individual is responsible for driving process stability, resolving complex production issues, supporting operators and supervisors, and ensuring production schedules are achieved while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.

This role requires a highly experienced manufacturing professional who combines strong technical troubleshooting capabilities with leadership, communication, and decision-making skills. The Senior Manufacturing Specialist is often the first point of contact for manufacturing-related challenges and is expected to independently lead issue resolution efforts, coordinate cross-functional support, and serve as the single-threaded manufacturing support lead during critical production situations. This role will report to the Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering and based in Newark, DE. This is a fully on-site, in office role working Weekend Shift hours (Friday - Sunday, 6AM-6PM).

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