Engineering Manager

Clarios • United States, SC

39d

About The Position

As the Engineering Manager, this role will lead technical operations at a critical minerals recycling facility. The role will drive process optimization, oversee equipment performance, and ensure seamless integration of new technologies while maintaining compliance with industry standards. The role will evaluate and ensure adherence to process specifications in each area of the lead recycling process; coordinate and implement continuous improvement projects, change management, and replication of best practices within the business unit. The position will also maintain documentation of changes or improvements implemented that directly impact the process. How you will do it Manage technical projects to enhance reliability, efficiency and cost-effectiveness across all systems Partner with cross-functional teams to drive Safety, Quality and Productivity solutions while overseeing the technical services budget Lead technical specialists in executing projects and integrating new equipment/processes into production Provide leadership, mentorship, and technical guidance to engineering team, fostering high performance and collaborative culture. Serve as technical expert for operational challenges and compliance requirements Implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize equipment and workflows Align local technical practices with corporate standards through close coordination Maintain 24/7 readiness for emergency support with flexible scheduling Manage the creation and updating process documentation for lead and polypropylene recycling. Develop process automation options through the Engineering area. Create proposals to improve Plant process technology. Assess, implement, and maintain adherence to engineering standards, process specifications, and quality requirements across all functional areas Participate in Occupational Safety and Health incident investigations when required. Supports High performance teams strategy across the Plant In order to succeed in this role, the individual must have a sound knowledge of building strategies in addition to internal business acumen that complement the work. Analytical Thinking / Business Acumen: Identifies causes for problems; approaches problems by breaking them down. Weighs priorities, recognizes actions, causes and effects, and underlying issues Safety Consciousness: Identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee or workplace safety Upholding all safety standards and personally demonstrating safe working habits. Communication Skills: Listens and shares; Provides regular, consistent, and meaningful information. Listens carefully to others and ensures message is understood Challenging the Status Quo / Learning Agility / Curiosity: We push each other to continuously improve, removing complexity at every turn and embracing simplicity. Has the ability to align in a challenging new direction and is a change agent. Detail Orientation / Rigor: Vigilantly watching over job processes, tasks, and work products to ensure there are no errors, omissions, or defects. Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field required - Mechanical Metallurgical Engineer or Chemical Engineer preferred.
• 10+ years experience in technical operations within a complex manufacturing /industrial environment
• 3+ years in a technical leadership/supervisory role
• Knowledge of environmental, health & safety standards
• Strong interpersonal skills and decision-making ability

Nice To Haves

• Experience in lead acid batteries recycling process is preferred
• Demonstrated experience and successes using continuous improvement and six sigma tools
• Travel required

Responsibilities

• Manage technical projects to enhance reliability, efficiency and cost-effectiveness across all systems
• Partner with cross-functional teams to drive Safety, Quality and Productivity solutions while overseeing the technical services budget
• Lead technical specialists in executing projects and integrating new equipment/processes into production
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and technical guidance to engineering team, fostering high performance and collaborative culture.
• Serve as technical expert for operational challenges and compliance requirements
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize equipment and workflows
• Align local technical practices with corporate standards through close coordination
• Maintain 24/7 readiness for emergency support with flexible scheduling
• Manage the creation and updating process documentation for lead and polypropylene recycling.
• Develop process automation options through the Engineering area.
• Create proposals to improve Plant process technology.
• Assess, implement, and maintain adherence to engineering standards, process specifications, and quality requirements across all functional areas
• Participate in Occupational Safety and Health incident investigations when required.
• Supports High performance teams strategy across the Plant

Benefits

• 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 2025's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the third consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager