Mechanical Engineering Lead

What you will do:
The Mechanical Engineering Lead will create designs to meet customers' needs, lead product development to meet timelines, support product launches in the plant, and maintain engineering changes of production products.  They will also drive the team for results, by working closely with the cross functional launch team, using efficient communication with systems, manufacturing, procurement, and quality.
 

How you will do it
• Leading the mechanical system design of energy storage devices such as Lithium Ion, Sodium Ion, and Super Capacitors.  Direct other engineers in sub-system design with little to no oversight.
• Defining mechanical systems that meet structural and thermal requirements and can be manufactured efficiently using our core processes.
• Interfacing directly with OE customers and propose solutions to meet their needs balanced with Clarios business, engineering, and manufacturing requirements.
• Reviewing and proposing updates to product requirements.
• Specify and approve multiple complex mechanical components and sub-assemblies created by other engineers - including formed metal parts, injection molded rubber/plastic components, bus bars, flex-circuits, connectors, labels

machined/cast metal parts, structural items, fans, fasteners, gaskets, clips, and
other hardware.
• Create, check, and approve 3D CAD and 2D technical drawings of components and assemblies.
• Supporting battery system and sub-system design and development working with a global team of engineers from different disciplines including electrical, systems, thermal, software, manufacturing, and testing.
• Review and approve complete packaging studies for new product development including customer vehicle integration that are created by other team members.
• Providing input and reviewing other engineers FEA and CFD analysis, validation testing, and result interpretation in the areas of vibration durability, mechanical shock, crashworthiness, and general structural engineering.
• Lead other engineers with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) to ensure that the design of components optimizes the manufacturing and assembly process. Ensure that the design of components facilitate handling throughout the product life cycle from shipping through disassembly and recycling.
• Prioritize and perform complete dimensional tolerance stack-ups utilizing GD&T for components and assemblies.  
• Own mechanical engineering documentation including DFMEA's, Evaluations, Test Requests, and Test Reports.
• Provides mechanical team input for the creation of test plans (DVP&R) and testing.
• Leading component and system cost reduction road map activities.
• Lead and participate in team meetings to support program development.
• Provide input for product quality through APQP.
• Lead and provide directions in prototype and pre-production assembly builds.
• Lead mechanical engineering efforts required to support customer RFI/RFQ’s

Ownership of entire program includes taking on various roles, at times as needed, to meet program timing.
 

What we look for:
Required:
• Bachelor's in mechanical engineering with minimum 8 years of experience.
• Experience in plastic part design and knowledge of injection molding process.
• SolidWorks 3D Modeling & FEA (CAD) and 2D drawing creation experience.
• Experience with DFMEA, DVP&R, and automotive development tools.
• Understanding of phase gate product development processes.
 

 Preferred:
• Experience interfacing directly with OE customers
• Manufacturing process knowledge and plant environment experience
• Understanding of electrical and thermal engineering
• Vehicle level Battery Systems integration
• Reviewing and working with requirements in JAMA
• Experience with the SAP document management system related to engineering change, material masters, engineering bill of materials and manufacturing bill of materials.

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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 recogizned as one of 2024's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the second 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.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing [email protected]. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, gender, ethnicity, and all other characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.

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