Manufacturing Manager Electrode Production

FuelCell Energy; Torrington (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

FuelCell Energy is seeking a Manufacturing Manager Electrode Production in Torrington, CT. You will lead the electrode production team for anode, cathode, and matrix, ensuring output, quality, yield, and cost targets meet aggressive demand from data center customers.

The role requires strong plant leadership, cross-functional collaboration with quality, engineering, and R&D, and a track record of driving efficiency in a high-volume, chemically intensive setting.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering or related discipline is required.
• 7+ years of manufacturing or process engineering experience.
• 3+ years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Experience with chemical processing or electrode manufacturing.
• Proficiency with lean manufacturing tools (VSM, Kaizen, 5S, PDCA).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, process specifications, and control plans.

Responsibilities

• Own daily production execution for electrode value streams (anode, cathode, matrix).
• Drive output to schedule commitments and meet stack assembly milestones.
• Manage throughput, OEE, and process yields; identify and eliminate bottlenecks.
• Maintain production floor discipline: 5S, standard work, visual management, tier meetings.
• Directly manage production supervisors and mix of operators in a 24/7 operation.
• Lead hiring, performance management and career development for electrode team.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

VSM

Kaizen

5S

PDCA

Reading engineering drawings

supervisory experience

process optimization

Education

B.S. in Chemical Engineering

M.S. in Chemical Engineering

MBA

Tools

PLM/ERP/MES systems

SPC software

Job description

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Manufacturing Manager Electrode Production

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 FuelCell Energy as we scale our production capabilities to meet strong data-center demand. Stack production & performance are key drivers of FuelCell 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.

Essential Functions/Duties and Responsibilities

Operations & Production

• 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 matricesacross the team
• Lead hiring, performance management, and career development for theelectrodesgroup
• Ensureadequate staffing across all shifts, minimizeovertime & unplanned OPEX
• Lead through example and treat everyone with respect

Quality & Process Control

• 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

Engineering Collaboration

• Serve as the manufacturing voice in new product introduction(NPI); conduct manufacturing assessments to supportNPIand product change reviews affectingelectrode 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

EHS & Compliance

• 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

Metrics & Reporting

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

Qualifications and Experience

Required

• 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
• Proficiencywith lean manufacturing tools (VSM, Kaizen, 5S, PDCA)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, process specifications, and control plans

Preferred

• M.S.in 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 withPLM/ERP/MES systems and SPC software
• Six Sigma Green Belt or higher
• Prior experiencesuccessfully leadingoperationsteams in a manufacturing environment that is transitioning from low to high volumeproduction
• Experiencemanufacturingcomponents with tight dimensional and chemical tolerances

All Employees Shall

• Comply with the EH&S Policy and applicable regulatory and company EH&S rules and requirements.
• Report to supervision conditions or practices that are either unsafe or that may adversely impact the environment, to ensure prompt resolution of potential hazards.
• Attend scheduled EH&S training program.
• Actively support the organization’s efforts to meet or exceed EH&S goals and plans.
• Recommend improved EH&S practices.
• Must maintain regular and consistent attendance.

This Job Description is to serve as a guide. It is intended to be flexible and will continue to evolve over time with business needs and demands and may be updated periodically and at the Company’s discretion. Nothing in this position description changes or is intended to change the employment at‑will relationship with the Company or the terms of any collective bargaining agreement. Employment at‑will means that an employee or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason or no reason at all, with or without notice.