Regional Manufacturing Engineer - Automation

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St. Joseph, MO
In-Office
Senior level
Automotive • Hardware • Other • Energy
The Role
The role involves advancing manufacturing technology through automation, collaborating with engineering teams, ensuring sustainability compliance, and overseeing equipment standardization, with up to 60% travel.
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What you will do

  • Innovation and Technological Advancement: Stay abreast of the latest trends and advancements in manufacturing technology, including automation, robotics, machine learning and artificial intelligence. Lead the initiative to research, evaluate, and implement new technologies that can enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve quality in the manufacturing process.

  • Collaboration with SME Leaders and Product Engineering: Work closely with Subject Matter Expert (SME) leaders and Product Engineering teams to design systems. This involves creating change identification triggers, developing standards for criteria, and establishing approval processes, with the aim to minimize complexities and improve profitability.

  • Sustainability and Environmental Compliance: Ensure that all automated processes and equipment adhere to environmental regulations and sustainability goals. Promote eco-friendly practices in manufacturing operations, focusing on reducing the carbon footprint, minimizing waste, and optimizing resource usage.

  • Equipment Standardization and Coordination: Lead the direction and coordination of manufacturing equipment proposals within the region, focusing on new launches, Continuous Improvement (CI), capacity equipment, and more, to standardize equipment and processes within the region.

How you will do it

  • Implement complex ideas into efficient automated systems for regional applications.

  • Oversee design processes for systems that meet regional operational goals.

  • Create prototypes, conduct quality control and functional tests, and troubleshoot system malfunctions.

  • Adhere to project timelines and budgetary constraints.

  • Monitor performance of applications and machines, and write comprehensive reports and guidelines.

  • Manage documentation and provide training to SMEs and operations teams.

  • Collaborate with multiple functional groups within the region.

  • Be prepared to travel up to 60% of the time to various regional sites.

  • Follow the systems to control projects and deliver automated manufacturing systems to the manufacturing plants.

What we look for

Required

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field.

  • 7+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, with IT systems exposure.

  • Understanding of Functional Safety and relevant IEC/ANSI/ISA Standards.

  • Proficiency in Manufacturing Operations, AutoCAD/SolidWorks, PLC programming, and MS Project/Office/Outlook. Working knowledge of Robotics, Vision systems, emerging trends in AI and Data. Working knowledge of OT Networks and Security. (User/Device Based Access)

Preferred

  • Knowledge of battery manufacturing process.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Forward-thinking mindset focused on continuous improvement and innovation.

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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 recognized as one of 2025's 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.

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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristics protected by law. As a federal contractor, we are committed to not discriminating against any applicant or employee based on these protected statuses. We will also take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. 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, and all 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.

A Note to Job Applicants: please be aware of scams being perpetrated through the Internet and social media platforms. Clarios will never require a job applicant to pay money as part of the application or hiring process.

To all recruitment agencies: Clarios does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Clarios employees or any other company location. Clarios is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.

Top Skills

Artificial Intelligence
Autocad
Automation
Machine Learning
Ms Project
Ot Networks
Plc Programming
Robotics
Robotics
Solidworks
Vision Systems
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The Company
HQ: Milwaukee, WI
10,001 Employees
Year Founded: 2019

What We Do

Clarios creates the most advanced battery technologies for virtually every type of vehicle. We are a global leader in advanced energy storage solutions, powering one in three of the world’s vehicles.

We produce more than 150 million batteries – one-third of the industry’s output – every year, and we continue to build and expand our capacity to meet our customer’s future demand.

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