Manufacturing Team Lead

Sunnyvale, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $23.66 - $34.04

Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts

Day Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job Description

Bloom Energy is a leading company pioneering clean, reliable, and affordable energy solutions through innovative solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) technologies. Established over two decades ago, Bloom Energy has been at the forefront of the global energy transition, providing sustainable power for critical industries such as AI-driven data centers, hospitals, electric grids, manufacturing facilities, and utilities. With more than 30,000 fuel cell modules deployed worldwide, Bloom Energy partners with Fortune 100 companies and innovators to enable unparalleled energy reliability, efficiency, and sustainability in an increasingly energy-intensive world. The company thrives on collaboration, bold thinking, and relentless innovation, fully committed to creating a brighter and more sustainable future.

The Manufacturing Team Lead position at Bloom Energy is an exciting opportunity to join one of the most cutting-edge technology teams in Fremont, CA. This role is full-time and requires the candidate to work onsite with a day shift schedule from 6pm to 6am, Sunday through Tuesday including every other Wednesday. Reporting to the Manufacturing Supervisor, the Manufacturing Team Lead will oversee on-the-floor manufacturing processes ensuring safety adherence to Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies, quality standards, and daily operational excellence. The role involves managing material movements using Oracle transactions, conducting inventory management with cycle counts, and maintaining effective communication with engineering and manufacturing teams regarding unit findings. The candidate will lead and mentor the assembly team with hands-on training to build technical troubleshooting skills and sustain standardized work practices. Additionally, the Manufacturing Team Lead will be responsible for identifying ways to eliminate waste and increase cost-effectiveness in manufacturing processes, supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the team. The role offers a competitive salary range between $23.66 to $34.04 per hour, reflecting the candidate's skills, experience, and contribution to Bloom Energy's vision and mission. This position is ideal for motivated self-starters and team players with leadership skills and a passion for advancing green energy technologies. Joining Bloom Energy means contributing to the global mission of energy abundance and sustainability while growing one’s career in a cutting-edge high-tech environment.

Job Requirements

high school diploma required
associate degree preferred
strong interpersonal skills
excellent oral and written communication skills
demonstrated leadership ability
proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
motivated self-starter
team player
demonstrated safe work practices
familiarity with lean manufacturing principles
experience in creating standardized work
experience in performing station audits
preferred experience as a process technician
ability to work fluctuating schedules
able to lift 15 lbs
manual dexterity
must wear personal protective equipment (PPE)

Job Qualifications

high school diploma required, associate degree preferred
strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
demonstrated leadership skills to motivate and lead teams
proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
highly motivated self-starter and team player
familiarity with lean manufacturing terminology and principles
experience creating standardized work
experience completing station audits
process technician experience preferred
flexible to work fluctuating schedules if needed

Job Duties

maintain on-the-floor manufacturing activities ensuring safety and compliance with EHS policies
ensure all quality requirements are met and team members adhere to these requirements daily
manage Oracle transactions and IOTs for material movements between plants and processes
provide updates on unit findings to engineering and manufacturing teams
conduct cycle counts and inventory management
create, document, and sustain standardized work practices
train and mentor technical team members with a hands-on approach to troubleshoot
report attendance, quality, or performance issues to the Manufacturing Supervisor
manage assembly team processes and communicate issues with supervisors or managers
identify non-value added waste and recommend cost-effective solutions
perform other duties as assigned