Regional Manufacturing Engineer

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2 Locations
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Senior level
Automotive • Hardware • Other • Energy
The Role
Manages regional manufacturing engineering projects and serves as an equipment subject matter expert for battery plants. Responsibilities include designing and improving manufacturing equipment and processes, applying lean and TPM principles, managing suppliers and equipment qualifications, troubleshooting production issues, coordinating equipment changes across plants, maintaining documentation, and mentoring engineers. The role requires cross-functional collaboration with operations, maintenance, and quality teams and up to 50% travel.
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What you will do

Reporting to the Director of Manufacturing Engineering, you will manage projects and serve as an equipment SME for new and existing plant processes.  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.
    • Oversee the application of lean manufacturing principles in operations including process layouts, assembly equipment, process flow, and any interfacing with the Maintenance department for physical plant resource issues
    • Equipment Led to help develop critical spare parts lists, standardize spare parts, and incorporate and standardize TPM processes into each plant for sustainability.
    • Recommend design changes or alternatives to assist with manufacturing.
    • Works with operations, maintenance, and quality to identify continuous improvement and cost reduction activities
    • Supports manufacturing engineering projects requiring development of specifications, supplier management, purchase, installation, qualification of manufacturing equipment and project management
    • 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
    • Supports manufacturing engineering projects requiring development of specifications, supplier management, purchase, installation, and qualification of manufacturing equipment
    • Participates in the development and execution of equipment installation and operational qualifications
    • Share best practices, problem solving and drive process improvements.
  • Troubleshoots productivity, quality, and parts issues in manufacturing, determining root cause, correcting problems, and instituting processes to prevent the same (or similar) issues from recurring
    • Ensures that processes and procedures are documented and current
    • Supports Process Engineers for updating PFMEA (Controls / Communication related)
  • Guides the plant Manufacturing Engineers in the execution of, SSOW, Layout, flow, PFMEA, PHIL, Machine Qualifications, cost tracking roadmap, etc.
  • Continuous partnership within the plant teams to integrate changes accordingly and where applicable.
  • Draft and Coordinate Deployment of for Equipment and Tooling Changes (ETC) across plants.
  • Recommending and drafting new policies and procedures
    • Mentor and hands-on development of new engineers within the plants in the Assembly space.
    • Manage effectively multiple priorities under tight deadlines and bring assignments to successful completion

What we look for

    • Bachelor’s or higher in Chemical / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
    • Min 5 years’ experience in Manufacturing / Process Engineering w/ Project Management, Strong Communication, Interpersonal and Organizational Skills
    • Previous experience in process controls and automation projects 
    • Ability to set priorities, work independently, and coordinate multiple projects utilizing available resources.
    • Proficiency with Auto CAD, SolidWorks, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other related programs.
    • Experience with Project Execution 
    • Willing and able to work in a matrix organization.
    • Ability to set priorities, work independently, and coordinate multiple projects utilizing available resources.
    • Ability to work effectively across all the US plants
    • Willing and able to travel up to 25% at times

Preferred Characteristics: Nice to have

    • Precious Lead Acid Battery Manufacturing Equipment and Process Experience
    • Previous experience in process controls and automation projects 
    • PLC programming experience with ability to read, explain, create basic ladder logic.
    • Understands the I/O of the robotic system.  Understand how PLC interacts with robotic systems including safety interlocks.

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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, and Employee Assistance Program

  • 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 2026's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the fourth 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
  • At least 5 years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering with project management
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
  • Experience with process controls and automation projects
  • Ability to prioritize, work independently, and coordinate multiple projects
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and related programs
  • Experience with project execution
  • Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization
  • Ability to work effectively across all U.S. plants
  • Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%
  • Lead-acid battery manufacturing equipment and process experience
  • PLC programming experience, including reading, explaining, and creating basic ladder logic
  • Understanding of robotic-system I/O, PLC-to-robot communication, and safety interlocks

Clarios Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Clarios and has not been reviewed or approved by Clarios.

  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive, with multiple medical plan options plus dental and vision, and eligibility starting on the first day in the U.S. Coverage is also described as including mental-health resources, virtual care, and fertility treatment options.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement support is framed as competitive through a 401(k) match structure that is explicitly defined (full match on the first portion of contributions and partial match on the next tier). Vesting expectations are noted as something to confirm, implying the benefit is meaningful but plan specifics can vary.
  • Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is described as clearly defined and fully paid for a set duration, including distinctions by delivery type. Family-oriented elements also include adoption-related benefits and dependent eligibility framed as inclusive.

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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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