Weekend Manufacturing Leader: Troubleshooter & Ops Champion

Bloom Energy; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 74,600 - 107,400; Full time

Job summary

Bloom Energy in Newark, DE is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Specialist for a fully on-site weekend role (Fri–Sun, 6AM–6PM). You will serve as the primary manufacturing support lead, providing hands-on process support, driving recovery plans, and ensuring production targets are met with top quality and safety standards.

The role requires 2–4 years in high-complexity production, leadership experience, and strong problem-solving skills. Welding experience and lean methods knowledge are a plus.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Manufacturing experience

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Bloom Energy in Newark, DE is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Specialist for a fully on-site weekend role (Fri–Sun, 6AM–6PM). You will serve as the primary manufacturing support lead, providing hands-on process support, driving recovery plans, and ensuring production targets are met with top quality and safety standards.

The role requires 2–4 years in high-complexity production, leadership experience, and strong problem-solving skills. Welding experience and lean methods knowledge are a plus.