Manufacturing Engineer, Plant Layout
Fremont, CA - USA
Job Summary
Manufacturing Engineer Plant Layout
Role Summary
TheManufacturing Engineer Plant Layoutis responsible fordesigningoptimizing andmaintainingfactory layouts to support safe efficient and scalable manufacturing operations. This role focuses on equipment placement material flow and spaceutilization using CAD tools to translate process requirements into practical high-performing physical systems.
This role reports to the Senior Manager Operational Excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Factory Layout & Design
Develop and maintain 2D factory layouts using AutoCAD
Design equipment placement line configurations and production areas
Ensure layoutsoptimizematerial flow labor efficiency and safety
Create clearaccuratedrawings for cross-functional use
Installation
Serve as the owner of layout accuracy on the factory floor ensuring equipment is installed per exact drawing dimensions
Translate CAD layouts into physical floor markings (taping marking) to prepare for equipment installation and line changes
Partner with operations and vendors during installation to verify real-time alignment to layout drawingsand post-installation sign-off
Space Utilization
Improve spaceutilizationacross production and warehouse interfaces
Eliminateunnecessary movement and handling through layout improvements
Capital Projects & Facility Changes
Support capital projects with layout development scenario analysis and documentation
Collaborate with engineering and project teams during planning and execution phases
Ensure alignment between design intent and on-site implementation
Standards & Documentation
Apply and uphold established facility layout standards (clearances spacing access safety)
Ensure drawings reflectaccurateas-built conditions
Maintain up-to-date facility documentation and layout files
Qualifications
Bachelors degree inMechanicalIndustrialor relatedEngineering field
1-3years of experience in manufacturing industrial engineering or facility design
Strongproficiencyin AutoCAD for factory layout design
Experience designing layouts for production lines equipment and material flow
Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills
Preferred / Nice to Have
Experience in high-throughput manufacturing environments (e.g. food CPG packaging)
Familiarity with facility expansions line commissioning or capital project execution
Experience collaborating with external vendors integrators or contractors
Relevant Software & Tools
AutoCAD (required)
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Bloom Energy’s leading solid-oxide platform for the distributed generation of electricity and hydrogen production is changing the future of energy.