Regional Manufacturing Engineer

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What you will do
You will support plant operations to design/innovate the battery manufacturing equipment to enable the region to meet the mid- and long-term safety, quality, and cost KPI targets. With these initiatives you will support our next generation operational improvements to produce batteries more safely and efficiently.

How you will do it
ME Support for the Manufacturing Plants for Process, Equipment and Project Execution.

Equipment Led to help develop critical spare parts lists, standardizing spare parts, and incorporate and standardize TPM processes into each plant for sustainability.

Recommends design changes or alternatives to assist with manufacturing.

Plans, directs, and coordinates activities concerned with design, modification, and maintenance of equipment and machinery.

Provides technical expertise and leadership to ensure that shop floor problems are resolved based on sound engineering concepts.

Analyzes product or equipment specification and performance requirements to determine designs that can be produced by existing manufacturing or processing facilities and methods.

Participates in the development and execution of equipment installation and operational qualifications.

Best practice sharing, problem solving and drive process improvements.

Guides the plant Manufacturing Engineers to use the strong D3 swim lane deliverable execution, SSOW, Layout, flow, PFMEA, PHIL, Machine Qualifications, cost tracking roadmap, etc.

Draft and Coordinate Deployment of for Equipment and Tooling Changes (ETC) across plants.

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What we look for
Required
Bachelors or higher or related discipline or equivalent years of experience.

Min 5 years’ Manufacturing / Process Engineering w/ Project Management.

Ability to set priorities, work independently, and coordinate multiple projects utilizing available resources.

Experience on Project Execution.

Willing and able to travel up to 50% at times.

Preferred
Previous lead acid battery manufacturing equipment & process experience.

Previous experience in process controls and automation projects

PLC programming experience

Able to read, explain, create basic ladder logic.

Understands the I/O of the robotic system. Understand how PLC interacts with robotic system including safety interlocks.

This role can be located either in St. Joseph MO, Winston Salem NC or Toledo OH

What you get:
Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire

Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts

Parental and caregiver leave programs

All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits

Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership

HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility

Clarios has been recognized as one of 2025s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the third consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.

Who we are:

Clarios is the force behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials—setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we’re not just making batteries;

we’re shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities.

Veterans/Military Spouses:
We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passion—where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.

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