FuelCell Energy Inc

Industrial Engineer - Product Data and BOM Management (Configuration Management)

FuelCell Energy Inc$80K — $100K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field required.
  • 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, or configuration management.
  • Hands-on experience with ERP and/or PLM systems, D365 preferred.
  • Advanced understanding of interactions between operations and manufacturing environments.
  • Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies vital.
  • Ability to interpret technical documentation and blueprints essential.
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Own accuracy and governance of various BOM types including module and EBOP BOMs.
  • Implement and maintain BOMs in the D365 ERP system for operational accuracy.
  • Monitor and assess impact of engineering and supplier product updates.
  • Lead updates to processes and manufacturing data during planned changes.
  • Enforce change control protocols for procurement and production readiness.
  • Drive improvements to operational BOM configurations for efficiency and risk reduction.
  • Facilitate collaboration across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, and Service teams.

Benefits

  • Full-time position with a structured working schedule.
  • Opportunities for travel (up to 20%) for coordination and collaboration.
  • Work in diverse environments including manufacturing and office settings.
  • Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when required.
  • Opportunity to make a significant impact on product quality and operational efficiency.
Full Job Description
Scope

The Industrial Engineer - Product Data & BOM Management (Configuration Management) is responsible for maintaining accurate, structured, and manufacturing-ready product data throughout the product lifecycle. This role evaluates planned engineering and supplier changes and leads the corresponding updates to business processes, systems, and manufacturing data, including bills of material and item settings, to support the full product and system structure. Serving as a key liaison among Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, Accounting, Service, and IT, this position helps ensure cross-functional readiness for product changes and supports the scale-up and expansion of manufacturing operations at the Torrington, Connecticut facility.

Responsibilities
  • Own the structure, accuracy, and governance of module BOMs, Electrical Balance of Plant (EBOP) BOMs, Mechanical Balance of Plant BOMs, and service and as-built BOMs.
  • Implement and maintain BOMs within the D365 ERP system to support operational accuracy and control.
  • Monitor planned engineering and supplier product updates and assess their impact on Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, Cost Accounting, and Service.
  • Lead the process, system, and manufacturing data updates required to support planned changes while helping to maintain continuity, product quality, and cost efficiency.
  • Enforce change control protocols and ensure operational bills of material and item settings are accurate and ready to support procurement, production, and financial planning.
  • Evaluate operational BOM and item configurations and drive improvements that increase efficiency, enable automation, reduce risk, support best practices, and facilitate scale-up.
  • Facilitate effective cross-functional collaboration by providing direction and support to Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, Cost Accounting, and Service teams.
  • Identify and mitigate risks related to material and process changes, scale-up activities, and systems improvement initiatives.
  • Support issue resolution and promote alignment with company standard operating procedures.
  • Define and support the implementation of key metrics, process controls, reporting tools, and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with Lean best practices.
  • Maintain process documentation and support organizational changes and operational transitions as needed.


Qualifications and Skills
  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum of five years of experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, configuration management, or a related discipline.
  • Hands-on experience with ERP and/or PLM systems, with D365 experience preferred.
  • Strong understanding of how operations, systems, and manufacturing environments interact.
  • Advanced knowledge of systems, tools, and process improvement methods that enhance productivity.
  • Project management experience with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives.
  • Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment.
  • Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and/or Six Sigma methodologies.
  • Ability to interpret technical documentation, drawings, and blueprints.
  • Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, routings, and cost roll-ups.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and cross-functional communication skills.
  • Customer-focused approach to working with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
  • Strong attention to detail with a commitment to producing high-quality work.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.


Working Conditions
  • Work is performed across multiple environments, including manufacturing, production, warehouse, research and development, and office settings, and requires the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • This is a full-time position, typically requiring 40 hours per week.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as needed.
  • Requires frequent bending, sitting, standing, kneeling, and walking.


Travel requirements
  • Travel of up to 20% may be required for this role.

About FuelCell Energy Inc

FuelCell Energy, Inc. designs, manufactures, sells, installs, operates, and services stationary fuel cell power plants for distributed power generation. The company offers SureSource product line based on carbonate fuel cell technology in various configurations, including on-site power, utility grid support, distributed hydrogen, and micro-grid, as well as multi-megawatt applications; and SureSource Recovery power plants for natural gas pipeline applications. It also provides SureSource Capture system that separates carbon dioxide from the flue gases of natural gas, biomass, or coal-fired power plants, as well as industrial facilities; and SOFC/SOEC and Energy Storage, a solution for energy storage using solid oxide technology. The company's SureSource power plants generate electricity and usable heat, and provide hydrogen and/or drinking water. It serves various markets, such as utilities and independent power producers, industrial and process applications, education and health care, data centers and communication, wastewater treatment, government, and commercial and hospitality. The company primarily operates in the United States, South Korea, England, Germany, Canada, and Spain. FuelCell Energy, Inc. was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Danbury, Connecticut.
Learn more about FuelCell Energy Inc
Size
382 employees
Market Cap
$1 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$89.1 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+6.4%
Revenue
$70.8 million
NASDAQ

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