Engineering Program Manager

101 Bloom Energy; United States; On-site; USD 111,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloom Energy seeks an Engineering Program Manager to drive manufacturing execution excellence. Based on-site in Newark, DE, you’ll lead cross-functional initiatives, coordinate with engineering, operations, and vendors, and ensure timely, compliant project delivery for high-volume production expansions.

The role requires 7+ years in project engineering/management in manufacturing, strong communication, and a track record of successful equipment installations and ramp activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 7+ years of project engineering or project management experience in a manufacturing/industrial ops environment.
• Ability to problem-solve and influence others through relationships and data.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present to management.
• Experience supporting equipment installations, line launches, or production expansions.
• Practical understanding of construction coordination, contractor management, and on-site execution.
• Knowledge of facilities permitting, inspections, and compliance processes.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams, including Executive level members.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional programs that introduce new operations, processes, and manufacturing capabilities across global sites.
• Partner with engineering, operations, design, equipment build, finance, procurement, and external vendors to align scope, timelines, requirements, and deliverables.
• Manage program plans, milestones, risks, dependencies, CAPEX tracking, spend forecasts, and executive-level status updates.
• Coordinate with partner teams and complex global vendors responsible for designing, building, and delivering manufacturing equipment.
• Drive alignment between product requirements, process development, vendor execution, equipment readiness, and operational launch needs.
• Identify gaps in process capability, equipment readiness, staffing, documentation, vendor delivery, and launch preparedness, and drive resolution across teams.
• Prepare executive-ready program updates covering milestones, risks, investment status, key decisions, vendor status, and escalation needs.
• Track key performance indicators related to schedule, readiness, quality, cost, CAPEX, vendor performance, and operational execution.
• Support change management as new processes, tools, and operating models are introduced across regions.
• Ensure smooth handoff from development and pilot phases into stable operational execution.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Influence others

Data-driven decisions

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Project scheduling tools

Job description

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 Engineering Program Manager to join our team in one of today’s most exciting technologies.This role willreporttothe Sr Manager, Program Management and will be based inNewark, DE.This is a fully on-site, in officerole5 days a week. As Engineering Program Manager at Bloom Energy, you will be a key driver of manufacturing execution excellence, supporting equipment designs/development, installs, production launches, capacity and operations expansions that are critical to meeting our ambitious time-to-power delivery commitments.

You will work across cross-functional teams to execute projects safely, on schedule, and with minimal impact to ongoing operations — ensuring Bloom’s manufacturing environment is prepared for high-volume production and sustainable growth.

This role interacts with all cross-functional teams across Bloom as well as equipment vendors across the world.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional programs that introduce new operations, processes, and manufacturing capabilities across global sites.
• Partner with engineering, operations, design, equipment build, finance, procurement, and external vendors to align scope, timelines, requirements, and deliverables.
• Manage program plans, milestones, risks, dependencies, CAPEX tracking, spend forecasts, and executive-level status updates.
• Coordinate with partner teams and complex global vendors responsible for designing, building, and delivering manufacturing equipment.
• Drive alignment between product requirements, process development, vendor execution, equipment readiness, and operational launch needs.
• Identify gaps in process capability, equipment readiness, staffing, documentation, vendor delivery, and launch preparedness, and drive resolution across teams.
• Prepare executive-ready program updates covering milestones, risks, investment status, key decisions, vendor status, and escalation needs.
• Track key performance indicators related to schedule, readiness, quality, cost, CAPEX, vendor performance, and operational execution.
• Support change management as new processes, tools, and operating models are introduced across regions.
• Ensure smooth handoff from development and pilot phases into stable operational execution.

Skills, Experience, and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, or similar) or equivalent hands‑on experience.
• 7+ years of project engineering or project management experience in a manufacturing or industrial operations environment.
• Ability to problem‑solve and influence others through relationships and data.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present to management required.
• Demonstrated experience supporting equipment installations, line launches, or production expansions.
• Practical understanding of construction coordination, contractor management, and on‑site execution.
• Knowledge of facilities permitting, inspections, and compliance processes.
• Experience managing cross‑functional teams, including Executive level team members.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in energy, automotive, semiconductor, or high‑volume manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with commissioning, startup, and production ramp activities.
• Proficiency with project scheduling and tracking tools.
• Lean/continuous improvement experience.
• Demonstrated project management skillset.

Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable laws, for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, who can perform the essential job functions, unless undue hardship would result. Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience.

The total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience. Salary Ranges: $110,700.00 - $159,300.00

Bloom Energy's mission is to make clean, reliable energy affordable for everyone in the world. With roots in NASA’s Mars Program, the company’s founder, chairman, and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. K.R. Sridhar, developed an innovative fuel cell technology that is shifting the energy paradigm and redefining the electric power market. The Bloom Energy Server is a distributed electric power solution built for the digital age and capable of delivering highly reliable, uninterrupted, 24x7 constant power that is also clean and sustainable. Bloom’s unique on‑site power generation systems are among the most efficient on the planet, providing significantly reduced operating costs and producing dramatically lower greenhouse gas emissions. By generating power where it is consumed, Bloom Energy offers increased electrical reliability and improved energy security, providing a clear path to energy independence. Some of the largest companies in the world trust Bloom Energy to provide their businesses with clean, reliable and resilient energy. Bloom’s customers include many Fortune 100 companies and leaders in manufacturing, data centers, healthcare, retail, higher education, utilities, and other industries. The company, headquartered in San Jose, California, is growing quickly and looking to add to its dynamic team. Stay up to date with Bloom Energy through our social channels.