Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Administrative And Technical Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Brandon Tang

San Jose,CA

Summary

Results-driven Manufacturing Manager with extensive leadership experience in production operations, process improvement, and cross-functional project management. Adept at overseeing complex assignments requiring independent decision-making, optimizing efficiency, and driving continuous improvements in manufacturing environments.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Production Manufacturing Manager

Bloom Energy Corp.
San Jose, CA
02.2023 - Current
  • Drive product development initiatives by implementing design changes across current and future product lines
  • Identify and execute cost reduction, material optimization, and standardization opportunities to enhance efficiency
  • Oversee production control and collaborate with cross-functional teams on high-impact projects
  • Ensure project teams meet critical deadlines and operational objectives

Production Manufacturing Supervisor

Bloom Energy Corp.
San Jose, CA
10.2019 - 02.2023
  • Managed safety programs to ensure a secure work environment for all employees
  • Led and trained manufacturing staff to support production ramp-up and ongoing operations
  • Developed and implemented process improvements to meet business and customer demands
  • Established and monitored Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to drive performance
  • Supported new product launches and identified fixture/process requirements for production
  • Authored Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for process certification and testing
  • Fostered a culture of continuous improvement and enhanced cross-team collaboration
  • Served as a key member of the Emergency Response Team (ERT)

Manufacturing Lead

Bloom Energy Corp.
San Jose, CA
10.2015 - 10.2019
  • Trained technicians in assembly, testing, and standardized work practices
  • Ensured compliance with quality standards and improved manufacturing processes for safety, productivity, and cost-effectiveness
  • Provided hands-on assembly support and collaborated with engineering teams
  • Managed inventory control and inspection of incoming materials
  • Assisted in production line layout optimization

Senior Welder

Aerotek Staffing Agency
04.2010 - 04.2015
  • Performed equipment maintenance and fabrication for solid oxide fuel cell power generators
  • Followed strict Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure high-quality production
  • Maintained and operated machine shop equipment efficiently
  • Designed and fabricated assembly fixtures to improve production workflow

Hull Technician

U.S. Navy
04.2005 - 04.2010
  • Fabricated and inspected over 500 parts daily, ensuring 100% compliance with quality control and leak detection standards
  • Performed complex repairs and reworks, meeting all engineering specifications
  • Welded and assembled extraction kits using blueprint specifications
  • Conducted maintenance on hull inserts, base metal repairs, and deck replacements, saving over $1 million in costs
  • Completed a 3x5 ft deck plating project, passing all QA and NDT inspections on the first attempt
  • Replaced and tested 10 forward towing chocks under strict deadlines
  • Received an Honourable Discharge Medal for outstanding service

Education

High School Diploma -

Oak Grove High School
San Jose

Skills

  • Process optimization
  • Quality assurance
  • Team management
  • Employee development
  • Safety compliance
  • Cost reduction
  • Design implementation
  • Process standardization
  • Welding Fabrication
  • Machine maintenance
  • Assembly line oversight
  • KPI tracking
  • Materials management
  • Production data analysis
  • Quality assurance standards
  • Assembly and production
  • Production scheduling
  • Operations management

Languages

  • Fluent in English
  • Fluent in Vietnamese

Administrative And Technical Skills

  • Report writing (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports)
  • Inventory and materials management
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Certification

  • US Navy Welding Certification

Timeline

Production Manufacturing Manager

Bloom Energy Corp.
02.2023 - Current

Production Manufacturing Supervisor

Bloom Energy Corp.
10.2019 - 02.2023

Manufacturing Lead

Bloom Energy Corp.
10.2015 - 10.2019

Senior Welder

Aerotek Staffing Agency
04.2010 - 04.2015

Hull Technician

U.S. Navy
04.2005 - 04.2010

High School Diploma -

Oak Grove High School
Brandon Tang