Senior Manager/Director of Manufacturing for Bloom Energy

Bloom Energy will make clean, reliable energy affordable for everyone in the world.
Our technology, first developed for NASA's Mars Program, will dramatically change
the way that the world's energy is produced, distributed and consumed. Bloom's
unique on-site power generation systems are among the most efficient on the planet,
providing significantly reduced operating costs and producing dramatically lower
greenhouse gas emissions. Pioneering a new class of stationary fuel cells, Bloom is
not just creating a new product or company; it is driving a whole new industry.

As one of Silicon Valley's most promising startups, Bloom was the first clean energy
technology investment for Kleiner Perkins and NEA, two of Silicon Valley's most
revered venture capital firms. The company has assembled a super-star board,
experienced management team, and top-notch technical staff. Bloom Energy is growing
quickly and is looking to add to its dynamic team.

Job Description: Sr. Mgr / Director of Manufacturing
Bloom Energy, a fuel cell company and one of Silicon Valley's most promising
startups, is looking for Director of Manufacturing to join its world class team.
This individual should be a dynamic professional who is looking for a rewarding
future in one of today's most exciting technologies.

Role and Responsibilities: Reporting into the VP of Operations, the Director of
Manufacturing will be responsible for creating and managing all aspects of Ion's
system manufacturing process.

Responsibilities will include:
§ Building and leading the system manufacturing organization.
§ Establishing and managing both internal and eventually outsourced manufacturing
capabilities.
§ Implementing manufacturing and test processes, including development and control
of tools, fixtures and gages.
§ Establishing, measuring and achieving continuously improving quality, delivery and
cost objectives.
§ Supplier evaluation, selection, qualification and management.
§ Setting policies, procedures and standards.

Professional Background and Experience:
§ Experience in well-run, well-respected companies that built or fundamentally
changed an industry in some meaningful way.
§ 10+ years experience overseeing high volume manufacturing.
§ A bachelor's degree is a minimum requirement.
§ Strong background in manufacturing processes and volume production.
§ Experience with MRP/ERP systems is a requirement, Oracle experience preferred
§ Experience with high temperature physics, gas separation and purification, and
ceramics a plus.
§ Experience manufacturing new products and designing the tools necessary to build
those products.

Personal Characteristics:
§ Ability to excel in a complex and fast paced environment.
§ Must be self motivated with high energy level and a strong work ethic.
§ Organizational leadership skills; aggressiveness in achieving results, yet
sensitivity to the need for communicating effectively with other members of the
team.
§ A strong drive to win.
§ Commitment to high standards of excellence and integrity.

Bloom Energy to setting the pace in Energy distribution and storage. We offer a
highly competitive salary/benefits as well as equity in our firm. Please send your
information to herbnj@gmail.com