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The position independently leads complex, high-impact projects while serving as a key resource for engineering best practices, process innovation, and organizational capability building. The Senior IE is expected to influence operational strategy, champion a culture of continuous improvement, and develop the skills of junior and mid-level engineers across the Operations team.\nCore Duties and Responsibilities\nServe as a subject matter expert on Plug Power's end-to-end manufacturing operations, including production workflows, capacity strategy, cost structure, material handling systems, and long-term scalability requirements\nLead the strategic design and optimization of facility layouts, production systems, and material flow paths to support current operations and future growth\nOwn enterprise-level capacity planning models and labor standards programs, providing actionable insights to Operations leadership and cross-functional partners\nIdentify, prioritize, and lead high-impact continuous improvement initiatives using advanced Lean-Sigma methodologies; establish metrics and governance to sustain gains over time\nDrive the development and standardization of manufacturing SOPs, work instructions, and engineering documentation across multiple product lines or facilities\nLead capital investment analyses, business case development, and ROI justifications for major equipment, tooling, and facility improvement projects\nPartner with senior leadership across Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, and Product Engineering to align on operational priorities and influence strategic decision-making\nServe as a technical mentor and coach to junior engineering staff; contribute to onboarding, training program development, and knowledge sharing initiatives\nRepresent the Industrial Engineering function in cross-functional project teams, design reviews, and leadership presentations\nStay current on emerging industrial engineering tools, technologies, and industry best practices; introduce and pilot new methodologies where appropriate\nAlways represent Plug Power in a professional manner in all interactions\nPerform all other duties as assigned\nEducation and Experience\nBS in Industrial Engineering or a STEM-related discipline required; MS strongly preferred\n7+ years' experience in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering, with demonstrated progression of responsibility\nAdvanced proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with AutoCAD or similar layout/simulation tools required\nHands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems required; experience with simulation or digital twin tools a plus\nLean or Six Sigma certification (Black Belt or higher) strongly preferred\nProven ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence without direct authority\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills with experience presenting to senior leadership\nStrong business acumen with ability to connect engineering decisions to financial and operational outcomes\nDemonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects concurrently and drive results in a fast-paced environment\nAbility to read and interpret engineering diagrams, process flow charts, facility layouts, and financial models\nPay Rate:\n$92,300.00 - $138,400.00We offer a fantastic total rewards package at Plug, and a brief summary is below:\nBase salary is determined on a number of factors including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. These factors are considered when making an offer of employment. If you are interested in this position, we’d ask that you apply.\nThe above pay range, may not take into account local geographic pay variations. If there is an applicable geographic differential, a member of the HR team can discuss that with you.\nHealth, Dental & Vision Insurance eligibility starting from the first day of hire\n401(k) with 5% company match\nBonus eligibility\nPaid time off including vacation, personal and sick time\nPaid Holidays\nWellness Reimbursement Program\nPotential to apply for Tuition Reimbursement\nFertility and Family Building Benefit\nEmployee Referral program\nEmployee Assistance Program \nPlug Power Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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