Bloom Energy

Manufacturing Change Control Manager

Bloom Energy • $88K — $127K *
Delaware City, DE 19706In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related technical field preferred
  • 5-8+ years of experience in regulated manufacturing, quality, or technical operations
  • Prior experience managing change controls and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools
  • Familiarity with regulatory standards like ISO9001:2015 and safety principles
  • Strong organizational, prioritization, and project management capabilities
  • Effective communication and cross-functional influencing skills
  • Lean, Six Sigma, or quality-related certifications preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead the manufacturing change control system and ensure compliance with all standards
  • Establish governance for change initiation through closure processes
  • Risk-assess changes to align with quality and safety standards
  • Serve as subject matter expert for audits related to change control
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to prepare for production changes
  • Analyze change control metrics to drive process improvements
  • Mentor and develop team members while fostering accountability

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning
  • Mentorship in a supportive working environment
  • Access to advanced digital tools and technologies for process improvement
  • Employee involvement in strategic planning and operational decision-making
  • Dynamic work environment with exposure to cutting-edge manufacturing processes
Full Job Description
We are looking for a Manufacturing Change Control Manager to join our team in one of today's most exciting technologies. This role will report to the Sr. Manager, Operations and based in Newark, DE. This is a fully on-site, in office role.

Role and Responsibilities:

Change Control Leadership & Governance
  • Own and lead the manufacturing change control system, ensuring compliance with documentation standards, Quality systems, and regulatory requirements, along with stated ISO9001:2015 procedures.
  • Establish and maintain clear governance for change initiation, impact assessment, approval, implementation, effectiveness checks, and closure.
  • Ensure manufacturing changes are appropriately risk-assessed and aligned with product quality, safety, and supply continuity.
  • Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for change control processes during internal and external audits.

Cross-Functional Coordination
  • Partner with Manufacturing Operations, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Regulatory, and Technical Operations to schedule deviation runs in production, confirm operator training and line readiness before execution.
  • Facilitate change control boards (CCBs) or similar governance forums as applicable to the manufacturing process.
  • Interpret Bill of Material (BOM) changes and documentation updates: ensure BOMs, drawings, specs, routings, work instructions, and quality documents are updated, released, and version-controlled before use.

Compliance & Audit Support
  • Ensure change control documentation meets regulatory expectations (ISO9001:2015 and Internal Standards as applicable).
  • Lead responses to audit observations related to change control and manufacturing changes.
  • Proactively identify compliance gaps and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).

Continuous Improvement
  • Ensure deviation results are tracked, recorded, and communicated back to Engineering for disposition and follow-up actions.
  • Analyze change control metrics (cycle time, overdue actions, rework, repeat changes).
  • Drive process improvements to improve efficiency without compromising compliance.
  • Implement best practices, digital tools, or harmonized workflows across sites where applicable.
  • Support for automation and dashboarding development to improve communication to senior leadership.

People Management & Development
  • Lead, mentor, and develop change control and operations professionals.
  • Set clear performance objectives and foster a culture of accountability, quality, and continuous improvement.
  • Support succession planning and capability building within the team.

Strategic Contribution
  • Provide input to manufacturing and quality strategy related to lifecycle management and operational readiness through coordination of kaizen events
  • Plan and coordinate engineering change implementation in production: cut-in/cut-over strategy, effective dates, line trials, operator training, tooling/fixture updates, workflow routings, work instructions, and inspection plans.

Material Optimization
  • Manage material disposition: define and execute use-as-is/rework/scrap/return strategy for WIP, finished goods, incoming and on hand inventory; coordinate labeling/segregation of material to prevent mix-ups.


Skills and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.
  • 5-8+ years of experience in manufacturing, quality, or technical operations within a regulated environment.
  • Prior experience managing or owning change controls and working with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools.
  • Working knowledge of:
    • Change control processes
    • ISO9001:2015
    • Supply Chain Management & Risk principles
    • Manufacturing processes and equipment
    • Familiarity with technical documentation (BOM, Drawings, Specifications, etc)
  • Experience working cross-functionally in a regulated manufacturing organization preferred.
  • Experience in a highly dynamic manufacturing environment, especially during periods of rapid growth and change preferred.
  • Prior people management or team leadership experience preferred.
  • Experience with Agile and/or Oracle PLM programs preferred.
  • Exposure to regulatory inspections (ISO, SOX, UL, foreign inspection agencies) preferred.
  • Lean, Six Sigma, or quality-related certifications preferred. Kaizen event background is a plus.
  • Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
  • Project management capabilities in support of new program/process implementation.
  • Attention to detail and compliance mindset.
  • Effective written and verbal communication.
  • Ability to influence cross-functional teams.
  • Problem-solving and continuous improvement experience.


Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours per shift
  • Occasionally lift/carry up to 25-50 lbs
  • Visual acuity sufficient for product inspection and reading digital/printed materials
  • Hearing ability to detect alarms and communicate effectively with staff
  • Ability to perform essential tasks with or without reasonable accommodation


Salary Ranges:
$88,600.00 - $127,400.00

About Bloom Energy

Bloom Energy is a provider of solid oxide fuel cell technology. The company's fuel cells generate electricity through an electrochemical process without combustion, producing less greenhouse gas emissions than traditional power generation methods. Bloom Energy's fuel cells are used in a variety of applications, including data centers, hospitals, and manufacturing facilities. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
Learn more about Bloom Energy
Size
1,719 employees
Market Cap
$3.6 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
-$157.5 million
Founded
2001
5 Year Trend
+36.1%
Revenue
$794.2 million
NASDAQ
BE
* Ladders Estimates

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